Elevating the Industry at BCMC & Framer Summit 2025
Originally Published by: SBCA Magazine — October 7, 2025
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SBCA’s BCMC & Framer Summit 2025 is in the books, completing an exceptional week! Held at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, NE, over 1,700 attendees and exhibitors explored the largest exhibition floor since 2007, covering nearly 72,000 square feet with 129 exhibitors. With more than 40 collective hours of networking, idea sharing, socializing, and learning, it was an incredible week of growth for the structural building component manufacturing and framing industry.
Tuesday: Education, Engagement, & SBCA Honors Dinner
Day 1, Tuesday, September 30, began with education sessions led by suppliers, industry experts, and peers. Popular sessions included Labor Challenges Impacting the Component Industry, AI Without the Hype, and Rise of the Robots: The Applicability of Humanoid Robotics in the CM Industry. Attendees were filled with new insights and excitement for the future. Roundtables drew hundreds of participants eager to discuss key topics, fostering valuable collaboration and conversation around building the future together.
That evening, guests gathered at The Durham Museum, a historic train-station-turned-museum, for the SBCA Honors Dinner. The elegant setting provided the perfect backdrop to recognize outstanding achievements across the industry and within SBCA.
A special thank-you goes to Rick Parrino (Lumber Specialties), who has served on the SBCA Board since 2001; Scott Ward (Southern Components), who has served on the SBCA Board since 2005; and Executive Committee members Gene Frogale (Blue Ocean Development) and Greg Griggs (Builders FirstSource), for their years of dedication and leadership.
Congratulations to the 2025 SBCA Industry Award recipients:
- Dick Bowman Industry Enthusiast Award: Marty Hauge, Alpine, an ITW Company
- Dwight Hikel Humanitarian Award: Greg Griggs,
Builders FirstSource
- Norm McKenna Chapter Service Award: Rick Parrino, Lumber Specialties
- SBC Industry Leadership Award: Chris Tatge, Dynamic Construction
- SBC Industry Marketing Award: Littfin Truss
- SBCA Hall of Fame: Jerry Koskovich, The Koskovich Company
Wednesday: Kick-off, Keynote, & Show Floor Buzz
Wednesday morning began with the BCMC Kickoff, where SBCA Executive Director Jess Lohse reflected on the association’s recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives. Outgoing SBCA President Jeff Taake expressed deep gratitude to all during his two years of leadership before officially passing the presidential gavel to Larry Dix II, who shared his vision for the years ahead and received a standing ovation.
Following the kickoff, NAHB President and CEO Jim Tobin, CAE, delivered the keynote address. He shared valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities facing today’s home builders and highlighted component manufacturers as essential partners in the effort to build more homes, more efficiently.
After the keynote, the exhibit hall opened to great excitement. Attendees poured in to explore a record number of machinery displays, new technologies, and hands-on demonstrations. With more than 120 exhibitors to visit, the show floor buzzed with business, learning, and collaboration throughout the day.
Thursday: 5K, Economic Forecast, Show Floor, & Industry Celebration
Thursday started bright and early with the Joe & Adam Kannapell 5K Run/Walk, where more than 50 participants joined in a fun and competitive morning event.
5K Top 3 Men’s Results:
- John Stevens, Annandale Millwork – 21:04
- Jeremy Poste, OTH Pioneer Rigging – 21:13
- Rob Slawson, Structural Truss Systems – 21:28
5K Top 3 Women’s Results:
- Katja Kanerva – 24:26
- Kim Ten Clay, MiTek – 26:14
- Rachel Hoops, Alpine – 32:51
The day continued with the Economic Forecast presented by BMO Capital Market’s Chief U.S. Economist and Managing Director, Dr. Scott Anderson, who offered his analysis of the U.S. economy and 
housing market. The outlook was mixed with encouraging potential. While growth may slow, a recession does not appear likely.
Concluding the show was the annual Industry Celebration on the show floor Thursday afternoon, featuring a putting challenge sponsored by Hundegger, beanbag toss sponsored by Lakeside Trailer, food and beverages, and a grand time with fellow industry professionals.
Industry Celebration Winners:
Putting Challenge
- Runner-Up: Harvey Orr, Southern Carlson
- Winner: Bobby Anglin, Southern Components
Beanbag Toss
- Runner-Up: Lason Tormanen and Kyle Levanen, Simco Construction
- Winner: Jon and Zach Schrock, Roof Tech Truss
Attendee Challenge App Game
1st: Kathy Seaton, Copperstate Truss
2nd: Heather Jantzen, Copperstate Truss
3rd: Byron Walker, Truss Slater
Lakeside Trailer’s Vacation Giveaway: Abby Yoder, Stark Truss
Lakeside Trailer’s Trailer Giveaway: Heather Jantzen, Copperstate Truss
SBCA Innovation Grant
Five Innovation Grant Recipients showcased their ideas on Innovation Alley, highlighting the creativity and forward-thinking that define this industry:
- Alpine, an ITW company, with their Plan Comparison Tool
- AnnotiQ, with their Smart Glasses
- Dusty Robotics, with their FieldPrint Platform
- FairBuild AI, with their AI-powered contract review tool
- Randek, with their ZeroLabor Robotic Sub-assembly
After days of attendees experiencing each of these innovations on the show floor, they had the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Innovator for 2025.
The 2025 People’s Choice Innovator for the SBCA Innovation Grant is
Alpine, with their Plan Comparison Tool.
SBCA Foundation
Throughout BCMC week, the SBCA Foundation launched a matching fundraiser to amplify the impact of individual donations. Anyone who contributed $25 or more received a commemorative pin in recognition of their generosity. The Foundation’s goal was to raise $20,000 in individual donations, and they far surpassed it. With attendee contributions and matching gifts, a total of $56,001 was raised.
A sincere thank-you to all donors and matching partners: MiTek, Paragon, Alpine – an ITW Company, Eagle Metal Products, Simpson Strong-Tie, Q4US, LMC, JAX the Wood Retriever, Birmingham International, Blue Sky Tie, American International Forest Products, Wescana, Sawtooth Robotics, and Enventek.
Looking Ahead
BCMC & Framer Summit 2025 was a great success. Attendees and exhibitors left Omaha with new connections, fresh ideas, and renewed confidence for the year ahead.
BCMC is where business gets done.
Join us next year for BCMC 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, September 14–18.