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Jan
10
2021 exposed the fragility of today’s supply chain
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May/June Issue
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).
The May/June 2025 issue highlights key updates to BCSI-2025, including a new chapter format, updated bracing practices, and improved illustrations. You'll also find expert insights on building a strong design team and attracting top talent, in addition to how structural components are gaining momentum in construction—plus a look at how innovation and the SBCA Innovation Grant are shaping the industry's future.
View the digital edition of SBCA Magazine's 2025 May/June issue.
Date posted
Jan
10
Why truss designers should have differential deflection in mind when reviewing their layouts
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Date posted
Nov
22
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned well over the past decade it’s that there is a lot of work to be done before you choose how to automate any part...
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Date posted
Nov
22
“There’s a reason why we don’t cover walls with lathe and plaster anymore, we found a better way to do it.” say Pat Schwieters, JL Schwieters’...
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Date posted
Nov
22
“Integration is really about putting the right information into the right hands at the right time,” says Ken Kucera, VP installed sales and...
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Date posted
Nov
22
“Be brave,” says Tony Acampa, technical team leader for Shelter Systems Limited.
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Date posted
Nov
22
BCMC 2021 was full of networking opportunities, conversations on the latest innovations, education sessions full of best practices and good advice,...
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Date posted
Nov
22
“When it comes down to it, we all do the same thing,” says Trevor Ebinger, general manager of Manion Lumber & Truss.
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Date posted
Nov
22
“If a customer is open to wall panels, the first question you need to ask them is why,” says Dean Rana, owner of Truss Fab, LLC.
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Date posted
Nov
22
“I think COVID forced a large portion of our industry to explore remote workers when they were neither willing nor prepared to do so,” says Casey...
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