Component Connection

In this episode of Component Connection, Abby Langenberg, SBCA Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, and Sean Shields, SBCA Director of Strategic Partnerships, discuss plans for the Big Green House going to Las Vegas, hosting SBCA’s first Open Quarterly Meeting of the year in conjunction with IBS, and new opportunities to showcase the benefits of offsite manufactured structural bui...

In this episode, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, SBCA’s Technical Director, Greg Greenlee, P.E., and TPI's Executive Director, Jay Jones, P.E., discuss the value of exhibiting at the NCSEA Engineering Summit in San Francisco, CA, and the benefits of building stronger lines of communication with structural engineers.

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 remains in a lull, with limited movement, shaky demand, ongoing logistical challenges, and an overall downward trend. All of these factors are contributing to a market everyone is taking day-by-day. Justin...

In this episode, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, and SBCA’s Technical Director, Greg Greenlee, P.E., discuss the value of exhibiting at the ICC Expo & Conference in Nashville, TN, and recount the discussions and topics that resonated most with building officials.

In this episode of Component Connection, Abby Langenberg, SBCA's Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, sits down with Paul Uher and Denis Zulfic of Randek for a look back at SBCA's 2026 European Tour. Together, they explore what U.S. component manufacturers can learn from their European counterparts, including advancements in automation, innovative manufacturing processes, and diff...

AI is creating new opportunities across component manufacturing, but knowing where to start can be a challenge. Ashley Baker, SBCA's Director of Education, sits down with Craig Mooney, Owner of AutoBuild Solutions, to discuss practical applications of AI in the industry, from estimating and everyday workflows to data security and responsible implementation in an effort to preview his upcoming educ...

In this episode, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, is joined by Molly Butz, SBCA’s Managing Director, and Christine Wagner, SBCA’s Director of Communications & Marketing. Together, they explore the value of the 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall, an annual event hosted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

BCMC 2026 brought the structural building components industry together for a week of education, innovation, networking, and an incredible show floor. In this episode, SBCA Director of Education, Ashley Baker, is joined by Ali Saladin-Valerio, Director of Events; Shannon Ambelang, Software Support Specialist; and Greg Greenlee, P.E., Technical Director, to recap the conference from their unique per...

BCMC 2026 is almost here! In this episode of Component Connection, host Abby Langenberg, SBCA Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, is joined by Ali Saladin-Valerio, Director of Events, and Ashley Baker, Director of Education, for a final look at what attendees can expect in Columbus. From building your schedule and navigating the show floor to can’t-miss education, networking oppo...

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 market remains turbulent, with MSR grades still difficult to source and transportation challenges adding another layer of complexity. Staying flexible and keeping communication open with suppliers remains especially impo...

In this episode of Component Connection, Abby Langenberg, SBCA’s Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, sits down with Dario Schmidt, Product Manager at Stiles Machinery, to discuss the company’s two innovations selected for the 2026 SBCA Innovation Grant. They explore how the pre-cutting sheathing cell and sealing tape applicator can increase automation, reduce labor demands and ma...

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 con...

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.

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 unce...

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...

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...

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. Le...

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...

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...

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 I...

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, c...

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 t...

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, To...