Columns

Columns that appear regularly in SBC Magazine.

  • You can use a few simple talking points to explain the inherent “green” qualities of building components. 
  • The wood you purchase comes from one of the Earth’s most renewable resources—trees. 
  • Steel is the most recyclable material that exists; this includes everything from nails to connectors to cold-formed steel trusses to connector plates.
  • Safe delivery and off-loading practices are an important part of material handling. 
  • Safety Zone products from WTCA are designed for delivery drivers to use as safety and risk management tools on the jobsite. 
  • The Safety Zone Delivery & Off-load Inspection Reports help drivers to document critical information about component delivery.
  • BCMC allows you to keep up to date on industry happenings while strategically planning for your business. 
  • Discussing the state of the industry with peers at BCMC helps you gain perspective on how to endure the market. 
  • Attend a new CM roundtable on Tuesday called “Planning, Evaluating and Adjusting—Your Business Lifeline.”
  • One way to boost your bottom line and satisfy customer demand is selling non-stocked items. 
  • Special orders generally turn faster and carry higher margins than regular sales. 
  • An ERP system can help manage special orders and maximize profit.
  • The Wisconsin Truss Manufacturers Association (WTCA’s Wisconsin Chap-ter) presented two live TTWs to a local homebuilders association. 
  • The attendees earned CEUs for attending the day-long presentation. 
  • Chapter President Steve Johnson said that in addition to the information presented, the event highlighted the benefits of being a WTMA member. 
  • WTMA members held a meeting the following week at WTCA and toured the new SBCRI facility.
  • Carbon dioxide emissions are believed to be a major contributing factor to global warming. 
  • Congressional proposals to limit carbon dioxide emissions of businesses are called “cap and trade” energy bills. 
  • Cap and trade policies would increase energy costs for companies and possibly even residences. 
  • United States’ businesses would be at a competitive disadvantage to nations not operating under CO2 regulations if cap and trade legislation is passed by Congress.
  • This issue is devoted to Legal and Legis-lative topics. View a recap of the 2008 SBC Legislative Conference on page 42. 
  • Turn to page 30 for The Big Picture on “cap and trade” climate legislation. 
  • Don’t miss the seven most important contract provisions to look for when reviewing your customer’s contract forms on page 24.
  • True House views SCORE certification as an opportunity for continuing education. 
  • The company has reached the Achiever level and continues to pursue Elite. 
  • By taking part in the programs that make up SCORE, there have been culture changes and fewer back charges.