Editor's Message: From the Field to the Show Floor

A Look at the Tools, Tactics, and Events Shaping the Future of Framing  

This month, Framing Today takes a look at how framing professionals are adapting, innovating, and staying ahead in a fast-moving industry.

We start with the topic of urban framing, with two seasoned pros sharing how they tackle dense downtown jobs with limited space, narrow delivery windows, and no room for error. From cranes to Magni lifts, from bundling strategies to coordinated deliveries, their methods show how thoughtful planning can turn even the most complex sites into well-run operations. And those same techniques? They’re making a difference on wide-open jobsites, too.

We then turn to field robotics, where layout automation is gaining traction on framing sites across the country. These systems connect digital models directly to the jobsite floor, cutting down on errors, speeding up production, and creating smoother handoffs with other trades. As framers look to increase speed, consistency, and value, robotic layout is proving to be a smart investment in jobsite efficiency.

We also highlight the work of the National Framers Council. This spring, NFC events in Texas and Maryland brought professionals together for education, market insights, and meaningful connection. Add in the ongoing work of NFC committees—on safety, best practices, workforce development, and more—and you’ve got a community that’s actively shaping the future of the trade.

And speaking of connection, mark your calendar now for the Framer Summit at BCMC, happening September 29 to October 3, 2025, in Omaha, NE. This dedicated framing experience within the broader show is packed with value: targeted education, hands-on demos, peer-to-peer networking, and full access to the exhibit floor. Whether you’re focused on improving operations, building your crew’s skills, or staying ahead of industry shifts, the Framer Summit delivers relevant, real-world insight you can take home and apply.

BCMC creates the kind of environment where conversations between framers, manufacturers, designers, and suppliers take place. It’s where new ideas get tested, business relationships grow, and framers can 
see what’s next in tools, systems, and strategies.

Even beyond the sessions, BCMC creates the kind of environment where conversations between framers, manufacturers, designers, and suppliers take place. It’s where new ideas get tested, business relationships grow, and framers can see what’s next in tools, systems, and strategies.

If you’ve never been to BCMC, this is the year to make the trip. And if you’ve attended in the past, you know it’s more than a trade show—it’s a place to recharge, reconnect, and return with new ideas that move your business forward. 

Christine Wagner
Managing Editor