Component manufacturers (CMs) do not simply purchase lumber for use in their products, but rather, they purchase and rely on the design values...
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Lumber is on the move and the market feels solid as prices creep up slightly.
Read PostTwenty-two robotic truss lines are now successfully running in North America; 13 Trussmatic, 7 House of Design, and 2 Randek - with at least 7 more...
Read PostFor consumers of structurally graded lumber, such as component manufacturers (CMs) and framers, the two key elements of the lumber’s grade stamp are...
Read PostSBCA’s executive director, Jess Lohse, has been re-appointed to the Building Systems Councils’ Board of Trustees with the National Association of...
Read PostLohse discusses the BCMC site visit in Milwaukee, electronic access to BCSI documents, and new SBCA staff.
Read PostThe softwood lumber used in the manufacture of structural building components are graded under rules approved by the American Lumber Standard...
Read PostJess Lohse talks about upcoming chapter meetings, the HUD event, hiring new SBCA Staff and Dan Holland.
Read PostPredictably, winter weather is impacting construction early in the year creating deals for active buyers.
Read PostSBCA is pleased to announce that in 2023 it provided $49,054 to its state/regional chapters as part of its publication rebate program.
Read PostIn the U.S., seven grading agencies have jurisdiction over establishing softwood lumber design values.
Read PostStructural Building Components Association (SBCA) is pleased to announced I is looking for a Director of Sales to lead the organization’s sales...
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