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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 contains lessons learned from SBCA’s recent tour of European component manufacturing operations, as well as guidance on designing floor trusses for guard support and the potential benefits of Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DfMA). 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 July/August issue.
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Editor's Message: We Are Part of the Solution
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jul 11

This was my first year attending the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development’s (HUD) Innovative Housing Showcase, and it was a fantastic...

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President's Message: The Association in Action
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jul 11

We are just months away from the upcoming Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) and Framer Summit, and it is shaping up to be an...

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Director's Message: Moving the Needle Together
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jul 11

At SBCA’s May Open Quarterly Meeting (OQM), our attendees heard from two researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, based in the Knoxville area.

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An Invaluable Experience
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jul 11

In April 2024, eight people from SBCA had the opportunity to travel to Europe for the first-ever SBCA European Offsite Tour.

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A Designer’s Journey: The Introduction
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jul 11

From a high school vo-tech program to Design Team Manager

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Finding the Right People for Your Company
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Jul 11

Hiring from Within: The Artistry of Internal Promotions

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Another Weapon in Your Arsenal
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted May 10

Top chord-bearing trusses have several advantages building designers should know about.

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Unicorns, Hunters, & Farmers – The Makings of a Good Salesperson
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted May 10

Finding the right salesperson is possible, it just may require a little more training.

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Editor's Message: A New Perspective
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted May 9

Things may be a little different now, but change is inevitable and helps drive us forward!

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President's Message: Outreach is One of Many Tools
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted May 9

Greater involvement, exposure, and collaboration is in the works.

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Director's Message: A Superior Solution Rises Above the Rest
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted May 9

The advantages and benefits of floor trusses.

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Seeing the Lumber Amongst the Trees
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted May 9

Understanding lumber grading and stamps is critical to a CM’s success

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