SBCA Magazine

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 September/October issue covers all things SBCA, including best practices in Quality Management Systems, various valuable tools available through SBCA, insight into the association's outreach and collaboration efforts, and the SBCA Foundation. 

View the digital edition of SBCA Magazine's 2024 Sept/Oct issue.
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Editor's Message: The Energy and Excitement is Abundant
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Sep 12

Having been with SBCA for almost four years now, I can honestly say that this industry is one of a kind.

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President's Message: SBCA Has Made Great Strides
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Sep 12

As we approach the end of my first year as President of SBCA and I reflect on this significant journey, I am filled with pride and a sense of...

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Director's Message: Providing a Solution, Not Just a Product
Posted In: SBCA Magazine,
Date posted Sep 12

How framing with componentized floors, walls, and roofs enhances value.

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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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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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