Industry Announcements

Building a Community to Build Your Business

January 9, 2018

Getting the National Framers Council off the ground has taken a lot of effort from several committed framers across the country.

CMs to Tackle Rise in Industry's Injury & Illness Rate

January 7, 2018

In 2018, the SBCA Safety Committee, which is made up of as many industry newcomers as veterans, is taking steps to help members protect their most valuable asset: their people.

MiTek Creates Position to Focus on Philanthropy

January 7, 2018

MiTek Industries today announced that Rachel Seward has joined MiTek as the Vice President of Enterprise Communications and Philanthropy

Kidde Issues Recall on 40M Fire Extinguishers

December 12, 2017

On November 2, 2017, Kidde, a producer of commonly-used fire extinguishers, recalled nearly 40 million of these devices because they may not function in the event of an emergency. This recall includes two styles: plastic handle fire extinguishers and push-button fire extinguishers.

OSHA Funds Free NFC Safety Training For Framers

December 12, 2017

The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) and its National Framers Council (NFC) have received approval from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on all training curriculum for the Susan Harwood Training Grant.

PIMA Appoints Pezera as Technical Director

November 27, 2017

The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) has announced Dr. Marcin Pazera as its technical director. With an engineering background and 16 years of experience in the building, construction and insulation industries, Pazera brings technical proficiency to this role.

Safety Tips for Deep Frying Your Turnkey...er...Turkey

November 21, 2017

Thinking about what to prepare for your holiday feast? If your menu plans include deep-frying a turkey, here is some important safety information to keep in mind.

Super Anchor Safety Develops New Fall Protection System

November 21, 2017

Super Anchor Safety is excited to announce the launch of a revolutionary Fall Protection System that Installs with No Fasteners. 

Boise Cascade Opens New Distribution Center in St. Louis

November 21, 2017

Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) (NYSE: BCC) is pleased to announce the opening of a Building Materials Distribution center to serve the St. Louis metro and surrounding areas.

MiTek’s Marriott Receives Bowman Industry Enthusiast Award

November 13, 2017

MiTek today announced that its outgoing president, Dick Marriott, has won the 2017 Dick Bowman Industry Enthusiast award, a prestigious honor awarded annually by the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA).