Component Connection

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SBCA's podcast focuses on everything from production and marketing best practices to risk management and leadership tips. We are interviewing fellow component manufacturers and industry experts and teasing out valuable nuggets you can use to improve your company.

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August 20, 202614 min

EP 195: Built to Belong: Women Shaping the Future of Construction

In this episode, Ashley Baker, SBCA Director of Education, sits down with longtime industry professional, April Burt, for a candid conversation about women in construction. April reflects on her career, how the industry has evolved, the importance of mentorship and opportunity, and what it takes to create an environment where women can build lasting careers and lead. Plus, get a preview of the conversations ahead at the Women in Construction Lunch at BCMC 2026 and why this is a discussion everyone in the industry can benefit from.

August 13, 202616 min

EP 194: Making Connections Within the Production Builder Community

In this episode, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, is joined by SBCA's Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, Abby Langenberg. At the conclusion of the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC), they discuss the value of exhibiting at the show and the connections they made with attendees.

August 6, 202618 min

EP 193: Lumber Insights

In this episode, Molly Butz is joined by Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) who provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. The lumber market is starting to settle a bit after several weeks of steady movement, but supply, transportation challenges, and an aggressive fire season are still part of the picture. With a few outside factors adding uncertainty, it’s a good time for buyers and suppliers to keep the conversation open and stay realistic about what the next few weeks may bring. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.

July 30, 202621 min

EP 192: The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Industrialized Housing

In this episode of Component Connection, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, is joined by Chris Rausch, an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and Director of the Enabling Technologies for Housing Innovation Center (ETHIC). They discuss the recent Industrialized Housing Summit and the challenges and opportunities facing the industrialized housing industry.

July 23, 202614 min

EP 191: Behind the Innovation with Cadynce Software

In this episode of Component Connection, Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development & Member Engagement at SBCA, sits down with Kenneth Sewell, Co-Founder and CEO of Cadynce Software, to discuss the AI-powered innovation that earned Cadynce a spot as one of the recipients of the 2026 SBCA Innovation Grant. Together, they explore how Cadynce is helping component manufacturers streamline the bid-to-build process through AI takeoff and workflow management, the challenges the technology is designed to solve, and what attendees can expect to see at BCMC. Tune in to learn how innovation is transforming the future of component manufacturing.

July 16, 202623 min

EP 190: Your BCMC 2026 Supplier Education Preview

In this episode, SBCA Director of Education, Ashley Baker, shines a spotlight on the six supplier-led education sessions selected for BCMC 2026. Through an in-depth preview of each session, Ashley explores the topics, presenters, and practical takeaways attendees can expect - from artificial intelligence and robotics to building code updates, leadership, mass timber, and operational excellence. Learn why these six sessions rose to the top during the competitive selection process and discover how they address some of the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities facing today's component manufacturers and framers. If you're planning your BCMC schedule, this episode will help you identify six education sessions you won't want to miss.

July 8, 202614 min

EP 189: Behind the Innovation with Crowdbuild

In the second episode of our four-part SBCA Innovation Grant Recipient Spotlight Series, Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development & Member Engagement for SBCA, sits down with another 2026 Grant Recipient, Nouran Ghaly of Crowdbuild, to discuss the company's 4D and 5D AI model and how it's helping advance innovation in the structural building components industry. Crowdbuild shares how its technology has evolved, the value of participating in the Innovation Grant program, and what attendees can expect to see at BCMC, September 14–18, in Columbus, Ohio. Tune in to hear how AI is shaping the future of off-site construction and why innovation continues to drive the industry forward.

July 2, 202621 min

EP 188: Lumber Insights

In this episode, Molly Butz is joined by Justin Binning and Ken Timmins with American International Forest Products (AIFP) who provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. Six months of increases, growing forest fire concerns, mill-side constraints, and limited Canadian fiber continue to put pressure on supply. Meanwhile transportation remains challenging and a few products, including some MSR grades, are creating spot shortages. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Ken has been with AIFP since 2017, specializing in Fir species. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.

June 25, 202617 min

EP 187: Behind the Innovation with Shelfmark

As part of SBCA's Innovation Grant Spotlight Series, Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development & Member Engagement at SBCA, sits down with Pat O'Donnell to discuss Shelfmark's innovative solution and its selection as a 2026 SBCA Innovation Grant recipient. Pat shares the inspiration behind the technology, the industry challenges it addresses, and why Shelfmark chose to participate in the Innovation Grant program. The conversation also highlights what attendees can expect to see from Shelfmark at BCMC and how innovation continues to shape the future of the structural building components industry.

June 18, 202618 min

EP 186: Bellevue OQM Buzz - Stories, Insights, and Highlights

In this episode, the SBCA team is back from Bellevue, Washington, and sharing their biggest takeaways from the June Open Quarterly Meeting (OQM). Hear reflections on the education sessions, plant tours, networking opportunities, key announcements, and conversations that had attendees buzzing. Whether you were in attendance or couldn't make the trip, this episode offers a quick look at the ideas, connections, and moments that generated excitement and continue to make OQMs one of SBCA's most valuable member experiences.