Publisher's Message: Design & Engineering: The Pulse of the Industry

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Publisher's Message: Design & Engineering: The Pulse of the Industry

• This issue of SBC Magazine is devoted to design and engineering advancements.
• The cover story highlights a design challenge that Pioneer Truss couldn’t pass up. Though the structure was small, the effort it took to design and build the trusses with ultimate precision for it was not.
• In February, BMC West graciously welcomed members of the fire service to its facility in the Portland area. Atten-dees seemed most impressed with the truss design software and the overall level of professionalism displayed during the tour.

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Features

Automation Straight Talk: Where to Start

WCMA, BMC West Host Tour for Fire Service Leadership

John Meeks: Bracing Activist

Tricky Design Job Showcases Pioneer Truss Company's Creativity

Columns

Adventures in Advocacy: Growing More than Just Corn in Iowa

Builder Banter

BCMC 2006: Attendee Networking Offers Hidden Value

Code Connection: Roof Truss-to-Wall Connection Requirements in the 2003 IRC

Human Faces: SNCMA & SEASoN Work Together to Resolve Truss Design, Specification Issues

Publisher's Message: Design & Engineering: The Pulse of the Industry

Readers Respond

Retirement: R. Larry Foley

Working for Your Workers: Connecting the Dots: Truss Manufacturer to Family Home

WTCA Update: BCSI Updates for 2006

Technology & Old-fashioned Design Skills: The Perfect Combination for Success

Parting Shots

Chainsaws Are Powerful, Dangerous

Sheathing versus Purlins