Market Education

President's Message: How Long is Too Long?

Testing is underway to determine the effects of weather exposure and time on trusses.

Parting Shots: Relationships Start Here

Can’t make it to Washington, DC for SBCA’s Fly-in this June? Consider hosting a plant tour instead!

Give Our Industry a Voice on Trade

SBCA will be voicing the industry’s concerns on Capitol Hill.

Editor's Message: Some of the Most Valuable Things in Life Are Free

“We need to take every opportunity to sell more trusses!” That was the sentiment of many of the component manufacturers (CMs) sitting around the table at the most recent SBCA Marketing Committee meeting in Tampa, Florida.

Upend Your Hip End Truss Sales

Lay-On Gables are an opportunity for component manufacturers.

A Glimpse of Opportunity

Thirty-five students and nine instructors from Omaha’s Metropolitan Community College (MCC) visited BCMC this year and got a taste of the many opportunities the structural building components industry has to offer.

Installation Information at Your Fingertips

For decades, SBCA Jobsite Packages have helped component manufacturers (CMs) provide handling and installation guidance to their customers with every order. These pre-assembled packages of instruction documents, attached to truss deliveries in a zippered plastic bag, are now available in a digital format.

Know What you Know (& Admit What You Don’t)

Ready access to expertise is the biggest value you get out of being a member of SBCA. You’re just a click, call or meeting away from a lot of knowledge on the majority of topics your business addresses on a daily basis.

Does Everyone Know How You Make a Truss?

Do all the builders, contractors, framers, fire officials, building inspectors and lawmakers in your market understand what makes your products so great? Do they know why using components is the best way to frame? If you’re answering “no” (which is very likely), it’s time for a tour.

Hands-on Learning

When PDJ Components opened its doors for a plant tour, it was an education for everyone.