Working for the Industry, From the Show Floor to the National Mall Christine Wagner In the span of less than two weeks, the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) went from a packed trade show floor in Columbus, Ohio to a 3,000-square-foot, two-story duplex standing on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Those are two very different settings. But together, BCMC... Read More October 2026 Issue #18327 Page 168
What to Expect at BCMC 2026 Christine Wagner The Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) and Framer Summit returns to Columbus, Ohio, September 14–18, bringing together component manufacturers, suppliers, framers, and industry professionals for a week centered on practical learning, emerging technology, and face-to-face... Read More August 2026 Issue #18325 Page 160
Building a Culture of Quality Christine Wagner Quality is more than a requirement. It is a key driver of customer confidence, operational efficiency, workforce development, and long-term business success. As component manufacturers continue to focus on continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence,... Read More July 2026 Issue #18324 Page 160
Fueling Innovation in Structural Building Components Christine Wagner Innovation in the structural building components industry does not always come from sweeping, disruptive change. Often, it begins with practical ideas, incremental improvements, and solutions born directly from jobsite challenges. The SBCA Innovation Grant is designed to bring those ideas... Read More April 2026 Issue #18321 Page 158
Where Business Meets Wine Country: Napa Valley Awaits Christine Wagner Join SBCA and the National Framers Council (NFC) for our Quarter 4 Open Quarterly Meeting (OQM) for networking, learning, and a grand time in Napa Valley, CA, December 9–11, 2025. This gathering will bring attendees together for important updates, education, committee meetings, and... Read More November 2025 Issue #17316 Page 157