BCMC 2012 Show Guide & Exhibitor Preview

Key Speakers

Kick-Off Presentation
Wednesday, Oct. 17 • 6 pm

Many BCMC kick-off speakers have been recognizable personalities in the sports and entertainment world, but none has been as big as this year’s personality. You’ve undoubtedly read about him recently, and chances are you’ve spoken his name out loud in a recent conversation. That the BCMC Committee has successfully convinced him to come speaks volumes about the lengths to which we go to ensure this year’s show is memorable. Don’t miss it! 

Component Manufacturers Roundtable:
Kirk Grundahl, Moderator • Thursday, Oct. 18 • 3:15 pm

Your Business Lifeline - CMs Only

This peer-to-peer forum helps you to evaluate your business model and provides problem-solving resources.

• Review key industry benchmarks and best practices

• Gain marketplace intelligence

• Learn how to grow your business

Economic Forecast:
Mark Vitner • Friday, Oct. 19 • 8 am

When it comes to the economy, Mark Vitner has been around the block and back with over 25 years in the business. As Managing Director and Senior Economist at Wells Fargo, he provides regular updates on the housing market, commercial real estate and inflation, including economic analysis and forecasting with a focus on real estate-related topics.

 

2012 Exhibitor Preview

Find out what vendors will be at the show and what they will be bringing to highlight in their booths.

BCMC BUILD

Tuesday, October 16, 6:30 am - 5 pm

In the spirit of Building Community, Making Connections, BCMC Build is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for the Williams family. Karen and Theodore Williams have worked hard their entire lives and are excited to finally enjoy the dream of owning a home. Theodore is also a proud U.S. Veteran.
BCMC Build and Habitat are thrilled to help this local deserving family.

For more information or to donate to this year’s project, visit bcmcbuild.com or contact Melanie (608/310-6736).

 

Events to Benefit the BCMC Build Project

Run for BCMC Build 5K

Thursday, October 18, 6:30 am

The 5K run/walk begins bright and early on Thursday, so get moving for a great cause. Find registration information at bcmcshow.com/bcmcrun.php.

BCMC Poker Run

Thursday, October 18, 10:45 am

Visit exhibitor booths to trade tickets for playing cards, then turn in your hand at the BCMC Build booth. The player with the best hand wins! The entry fee is $25 per hand and the winner receives 25 percent of the pot. For complete details, see bcmcshow.com/pokerrun.php

BCMC Tri-tacular

Thursday, October 18, 12 pm, 2:30 pm & 4:45pm

The BCMC Tri-tacular was such a hit last year, we’re doing it again. Form your team of four and register for a fun and fierce competition on the BCMC show floor. Registration for a team is $100. Winning prizes are: 1st ($300), 2nd ($200) and 3rd ($100) place! More information can be found at bcmcshow.com/tritacular.php!

 

Educational Sessions: Wednesday, October 17

10 am-12 pm: Train-the-Trainer

Panel:

John Hogan, Vivco Components, LLC
Jess Lohse, Rocky Mountain Truss Co.
Richard P. Parrino, Plum Building Systems, LLC
Steven A. Spradlin, Capital Structures, Inc.
Mike Staples, Wood Tech, Inc.

Session 1: Learn How to Educate & Build Community

Session 2: Today’s Framing Systems – Problems & Solutions

1–2:15 pm: Lumber Production, Grading & Design Values

Session 1: From Tree to Stick

Panel: 

Lumber in Components Council (LCC)
MSR Lumber Producers Council (MSRLPC)
Structural Building Components Association (SBCA)

1–2:15 pm: Metrics for Managers: What to Measure & How

Panel: 

Tryge Anderson, TrussMart Building Components
Joseph D. Hikel, Shelter Systems Limited
Daniel N. Holland, Clearspan Components, Inc.

1–2:15 pm: Efficient Design Techniques: Less is More

Panel:

Brett Hiebert, Trussworthy Components, Inc.
TTT Level III Certified Truss Technicians

1–2:15 pm: How Leaders Build a High-Performance Team for Owners/Managers

Speaker: Don Hutson, U.S. Learning

2:30–3:45 pm: Lumber Production, Grading & Design Values

Session 2: From Stick to Truss

Panel: 

Lumber in Components Council (LCC)
MSR Lumber Producers Council (MSRLPC)
Structural Building Components Association (SBCA)

2:30–3:45 pm: Metrics for Managers: What to Measure & How

Panel: 

Tryge Anderson, TrussMart Building Components
Joseph D. Hikel, Shelter Systems Limited
Daniel N. Holland, Clearspan Components, Inc.

2:30–3:45 pm: Efficient Design Techniques: Less is More

Panel:

Brett Hiebert, Trussworthy Components, Inc.
TTT Level III Certified Truss Technicians

2:30–3:45 pm: Sales and Negotiations Skills for Preserving Margin for Salespeople

Speaker: Don Hutson, U.S. Learning

4–5:15 pm: Lumber Production, Grading & Design Values

Session 3: MSR/MEL, The Advanced Stick

Panel: 

Lumber in Components Council (LCC)
MSR Lumber Producers Council (MSRLPC)
Structural Building Components Association (SBCA)

4–5:15 pm: Your Litigation Playbook

Panel:

Robert MacGillivray, Heartland Wood Products
Kent Pagel, Pagel, Davis & Hill, P.C.
Jim Thomas, Trussway Holdings, Inc.

4–5:15 pm: Preparing for the Future of Hiring

Panel:

Ben Hershey, ReWall Company, LLC
Additional panelists TBA

4–5:15 pm: Keep It Positive: Moving from Surviving to Thriving

Speaker: Bruce S. Wilkinson, CSP, Workplace Consultants

 

Educational Sessions: Thursday, October 18, 9:30-10:45 am

Lumber Production, Grading & Design Values

Session 2: From Stick to Truss

Lumber Production, Grading & Design Values

Session 3: MSR/MEL, The Advanced Stick

Changing Codes & Planning Ahead

Panel:

Roger Axel, CBO, Assoc. of Minnesota Building Officials
Kirk Grundahl, P.E., SBCA
Paul G. Johnson, P.E., UFP San Antonio, LLC

Market Leadership & Differentiation

Speaker: Bruce S. Wilkinson, CSP, Workplace Consultants

 

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, October 17

12p-8p Exhibitor Move-in

10a-12p Train-the-Trainer Educational Sessions

12p-7p Registration

1p-2:15p Educational Sessions

2p Convention & Visitors Bureau - Spouse/Guest Orientation

2:15p-3:30p Coffee Break

2:30p-3:45p Educational Sessions 

4p-5:15p Educational Sessions

5:15p Welcome Reception

6p Welcome from BCMC Chair

6p-7p Kick-off Presentation/BCMC Build Ceremony

Thursday, October 18 

6:30a BCMC Build 5K Run/Walk

7a-5p Registration

8a Sit-down Breakfast

8:30a SBCA Annual Meeting

9:30a-10:45a Educational Sessions

10a Spouse/Guest Walking Tour

10:45a-5p Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Exhibits Open

10:45a Poker Run Starts

12p & 2:30p Trike Heat Races

2:30p & 4:45p BCMC Bowl Drawings 

3:15p CM Roundtable 

4:45p Trike Championship Race

Friday, October 19 

7:30a-11a Registration

7:30a Continental Breakfast

8a-9:30a Economic Forecast

9:30a-12:30p Exhibits Open

10a & 11:30a BCMC Bowl Drawings

11a Poker Run Ends

12:30p Official Adjournment, Exhibitor Move-out

 

*Schedule changes may occur.