Episodes
186
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
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.
In this episode, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, is joined by Larry Dix II, SBCA’s President, and Chris Tatge, SBCA’s Advocacy Committee Chair. After spending two days in Washington, D.C., meeting with members of Congress and sharing the industry’s views on a range of issues, they explore why these kinds of advocacy activities are valuable for the industry to engage in.
In this episode, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, is joined by Cheryl Lewis, COO at FairBuild AI. They discuss some potentially harmful customer contract provisions, why they’re important to pay attention to, and what component manufacturers should do to avoid them.
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. Tune in for more details on ongoing trucking capacity challenges, rising fuel costs tied to geopolitical tensions in Iran, and a potentially severe wildfire season along with a rundown of the products that are getting hard to find. 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.
Economic forces don’t move in isolation, and their impact on the component manufacturing industry continues to shift in real time. In this special BCMC preview episode, Todd Tomalak of Zonda joins SBCA's Director of Education, Ashley Baker, to break down the key trends shaping business decisions across the industry. From interest rates and labor dynamics to consumer demand and housing activity, Todd offers a clear, big-picture view of where the market stands today, and where it may be heading next. Consider this your first look at the insights he’ll deliver in his full Economic Forecast at BCMC 2026 this fall in Columbus, OH, September 14-18.
In this new episode of Component Connection, Abby Langenberg, SBCA Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, and Ali Saladin-Valerio, SBCA Director of Events, discuss upcoming SBCA events and what members can expect in the months ahead. They also share why in-person networking remains so important for building relationships, strengthening engagement, and creating real business opportunities across the industry.
In this episode of Component Connection, the team recaps week two of the SBCA European Industry Tour through Germany and Ireland. SBCA’s Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, Taylor Pedigo, Events Coordinator, and Greg Greenlee, Technical Director & Interim Co-Executive Director, discuss key takeaways from seven facility tours, including lean manufacturing, automation, workforce development, and innovative construction methods. They also share insights from touring active production facilities, equipment manufacturers, and cutting-edge factories focused on testing and innovation in the structural framing industry.
In this episode, Molly Butz is joined by Justin Binning and Jeff Hoggard with American International Forest Products (AIFP) who provide a snapshot of the current lumber market. The market is navigating a complex mix of pressures, with producers leaning on creative deals to stay competitive. At the same time, concerns over a severe wildfire season and strained trucking capacity, driven in part by rising fuel costs, are adding uncertainty to an already tight supply chain. Justin has been with AIFP since 2010 with a focus in Southern Yellow Pine and Jeff has been with AIFP since 2012 with a focus on green and dry Doug fir, MSR and European lumber. Both specialize in high grade lumber for the component manufacturing industry.
In this episode, hosts Abby Langenberg, SBCA Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, and Molly Butz, SBCA Interim Co-Executive Director, take us through part one of SBCA's European tour, where members explored cutting-edge truss manufacturing, lumber production, and structural building components innovation across Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. Think zero waste, full automation, and game-changing efficiency — plus peer collaboration and industry conversations.
In this episode, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, is joined by SBCA's Director of Education, Ashley Baker. Together, they explore several external educational initiatives SBCA is engaged in to bring the knowledge and expertise of the industry to a broad audience of stakeholders from home builders to building inspectors.
Supplier-led education sessions are some of the most anticipated - and competitive - opportunities at BCMC & Framer Summit. In this episode, SBCA's Director of Education, Ashley Baker, breaks down what these sessions are, why attendees pack the rooms, and how suppliers can stand out in the application process. From insider tips on what the review panel looks for to strategies for delivering a high-impact session, this is your guide to getting selected - and making it count at BCMC in Columbus, OH this fall, September 14-18, 2026.
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