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Parting Shots: CMs Fly-in to Support Industry

In June, SBCA members traveled to Washington, DC to meet with their members of Congress to discuss immigration and trade policy.

Parting Shots: A Coordinated Effort to Focus on Safety

On May 7-11, construction crews across the nation took part in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down, an annual opportunity for framers to discuss safety with their employees and emphasize the importance of fall prevention. 

Parting Shots: Relationships Start Here

Can’t make it to Washington, DC for SBCA’s Fly-in this June? Consider hosting a plant tour instead!

Parting Shots: Taking Pride in Trusses & Plates

Designers and production crews found some creative ways to say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018.

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The Shire development in Etna, Wyoming

One year ago, the Shire, a development in Etna, Wyoming populated with tiny-houses built by Teton Truss in their off-season, was just starting to emerge. Today, the grass is growing, the sunsets over the mountains are beautiful, and Teton is keeping busy as ever year-round.  Read the full story in the March 2017 issue of SBC Magazine.

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On November 13, 2017, roof trusses donated by the Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas (TMAT) were installed on a house in San Antonio, Texas. In February, the keys will go to U.S. Army SPC Thomas Brinch and his family.

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SBCA staff enjoyed the 2017 BCMC show in Omaha!

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Erickson team

Erickson staff, including CEO Rich Gallagher (left) and COO Reed Graham (back row, right of center)

PLTW ribbon-cutting

Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve (center), Reno High teacher Karl Kuhles (right) and his students in the STEM-based Project Lead the Way program, cut the ribbon to open the High Desert Truss and Lumber plant. 

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At BCMC 2016, Brian Jones won the Lakeside Trailer vacation award: $5,000 towards a getaway of his choice.  

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Every component manufacturing facility creates wood waste. Yet, it seems no two manufacturers take the same approach to collecting, disposing of or reusing the scrap byproduct. SBC Magazine would love to know the method you’ve adopted and why it works so well for your facility. Send your approach to editor@sbcmag.info.