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The mission of the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) Magazine is to increase the knowledge of and to promote the common interests of those engaged in manufacturing and distributing structural building components. Further, the SBCA Magazine strives to ensure growth, continuity and increased professionalism in our industry, and to be the information conduit by staying abreast of leading-edge issues. The magazine's editorial focus is geared toward the entire structural building component industry, which includes the membership of the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA). 

This issue provides an in-depth look into SBCA's new safety program that was designed to be flexible to each component manufacturer's needs. In addition, it explores the issue of surface mold growth on Southern Yellow Pine, and highlights several software tools CMs can use to better their business. Read the full issue to discover practical tools, insights, and strategies component manufacturers can apply to strengthen operations, improve safety, and prepare for the future of the industry.

View the digital edition of SBCA Magazine's 2026 May/June issue.
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Editor's Message: A Lot Has Changed
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Mar 7

Yet, the mission of the magazine has remained steadfast.

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Building a Community to Reach a Community
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jan 11

Look for ways to be proactive and generous this year

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It’s the Most Perfect Time of the Year
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jan 11

Use these slower months to do something transformative in your operations

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Where are We Going?
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jan 11

It’s unclear if CMs have a good map to their next destination

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Simple and Elegant
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jan 11

Truss headers can really shine in challenging design situations

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Breaking Through Barriers Builds Loyalty
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jan 11

Richco Structures has learned a lot by teaching English

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Giving Hope by Building Homes
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jan 11

SBCA’s members have made a difference through its partnership with OFH

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Avoid the Papercut, Rather Cut the Paper
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Nov 2

 “Going paperless isn’t about eliminating paper 100 percent of the time,” says Greg Dahlstom of US LBM.

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Add to Your Value-Add
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Nov 2

“There are a lot of ways a component manufacturer (CM) can bring value to their customer and the customer’s supply chain today than the roof truss,”...

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It’s Time to Address Your Equipment Uptime
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Nov 2

“Keeping your equipment up and running is an essential part of any successful component manufacturing operation,” says Chris Ortiz of Louws Truss.

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Using Data to Make a Safe Bet
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Nov 2

“The key to having a healthy safety culture is moving safety-related activities and policies from a secondary consideration to a primary focus,”...

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It’s Not One Size Fits All
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Nov 2

“Implementing an automated equipment solution differs from other mechanical solutions because it is simply not a plug-and-play solution,” says Steve...

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