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Stock Looks to Go Public

Posted on June 17, 2013 in Business and Industry Announcements.

Stock Building Supply Holdings Inc filed with regulators to raise up to $175 million in an initial public offering, the latest building supplier looking to tap the market to take advantage of a U.S. housing recovery.

SBCA Opens Annual Award Nominations

Posted on June 17, 2013 in Industry Announcements.

Nominations for the SBCA's SBCA Hall of Fame, Dick Bowman Industry Enthusiast, & SBC Industry Leadership awards can be submitted electronically by clicking here,

Input Needed for BCMC Educational Session Survey

Posted on June 17, 2013 in BCMC Build and Industry Announcements.

The BCMC Committee has created a short survey to find out which planned sessions for the upcoming conference October 8-10 in San Antonio you would attend.

Draft TPI1-2014 Open to Public Comment

Posted on June 17, 2013 in Building Codes, Housing & Construction, Industry Announcements and Press Releases.

TPI has opened the Public Review & Comment period for the draft BSR/TPI 1-2014, (revision to ANSI/TPI 1-2007) "National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction standard.

BCMC Economic Forecast Speaker Chosen

Posted on June 10, 2013 in BCMC Build and Industry Announcements.

Please join us in welcoming Mr. James Dunn to the BCMC Speaker line up for 2013.

Winistorfer Purchases TECO

Posted on June 10, 2013 in Industry Announcements.

Former TECO owner, Ed Starostovic, has finalized the transfer of ownership of the company to Steve Winistorfer, current TECO CEO and President.

Next Annual Workshop: Navigating Obamacare

Posted on June 3, 2013 in Business, Industry Announcements and Legislative.

Please join us for our next Annual Workshop, Navigating Obamacare: Charting the Best Course for Your Business on Tuesday, June 11. Click here to register for workshop.

Precision Truss Completely Destroyed by Tornado

Posted on June 3, 2013 in Business, Housing & Construction and Industry Announcements.

A John Deere dealership and a lumber yard and truss company (Precision Truss) just west of Marysville, KS were completely destroyed and 20 to 25 homes were damaged, including some that were flattened.

SBCA's Guidance and Tools Regarding Design Value Changes

Posted on May 28, 2013 in Building Codes, Engineering & Testing, Housing & Construction, Industry Announcements, Legislative and Raw Materials.

With the June 1 effective date for Southern Pine design values right around the corner, now is a good time to review the guidance and state-of-the-art tools SBCA has shared this year with members.

SBCA June Workshop: Navigating Obamacare

Posted on May 28, 2013 in Industry Announcements and Legislative.

This webinar will provide some helpful information on what you, the employer, could and/or should do to comply with the next phase of the law as it becomes effective January 1, 2014.