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What a week! The 2025 Q2 Open Quarterly Meeting and Legislative Fly-in, held June 4–6 in Washington, D.C., brought together component manufacturers,...

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President Donald Trump’s push to remove undocumented workers from industries across the country played out on several construction sites last week.

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New tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum will raise construction costs further, adding to price spikes triggered by an initial 25% tariff on the...

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Discover how jobsite packages are transforming how wood and cold-formed steel truss manufacturers communicate safety, installation, and handling...

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Watch as Executive Director, Jess Lohse, gives an update on SBCA events and activities.

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Innovation means different things to different people, and in the area of component manufacturing, innovation can constitute anything that can speed...

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Economic uncertainty, buyer hesitancy, and affordability concerns were among the reasons the spring selling season was softer than expected.

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The percentage of new apartment units that were absorbed within three months after completion continued to trend lower, according to the Census...

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Elevated rates, policy uncertainty, and material costs contributed to a slower-than-typical spring selling season.

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Private residential construction spending fell by 0.9% in April, marking the third consecutive monthly decline.

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Millennials are the only generation with a greater interest in buying a home in the next six months compared to September 2024.

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SBCA is excited to announce that nominations for the 2025 SBCA Industry Awards are open now. Nominations run from June 2 to June 30.

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