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Component Connection
by SBCA
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.
Episodes
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EP 202: Global Perspectives on Innovation and Automation
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...
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EP 201: Putting AI to Work at the Charlotte OQM
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...
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EP 200: Housing Showcase Helps Solidify Several Valuable Connections
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…
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EP 199: Inside the BCMC 2026 Experience
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...
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EP 198: Know Before You Go: Making the Most of BCMC 2026
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...
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EP 197: 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 market remains turbulent, with MSR grades still difficult to source and transportation challenges adding another…
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EP 196: Behind the Innovation with Stiles Machinery
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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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....
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EP 185: How Two Days on Capitol Hill Drives Value to the Industry
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...
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EP 184: A Look at Troubling Customer Contracts for CMs
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.
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EP 183: 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. Tune in for more details on ongoing trucking capacity challenges, rising fuel costs tied to geopolitical tensions in…
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EP 182: A First Look at What's Ahead with Zonda's Todd Tomalak
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...
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EP 181: The Power of In-Person Networking
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...
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EP 180: Lean Manufacturing & Innovation Abroad
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...
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EP 179: Lumber Insights
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…
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EP 178: Zero Waste. Full Automation. Inside SBCA’s European Tour.
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...
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EP 177: Educational Outreach Beyond the Component Industry
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...
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EP 176: Where Expertise Meets Impact - Supplier Education at BCMC
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...
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EP 175: Insights & Key Takeaways from the National Housing Supply Summit
In this episode, SBCA’s Interim Co-Executive Director, Molly Butz, hosts a conversation with Amanda Neuts, Associate Director of SBCA, as they recap their experience at the National Housing Supply Summit in Washington, D.C. Together, they share key takeaways from this engaging and educational…
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EP 174: Connecting Engineers and Component Manufacturers
In this episode, SBCA’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Sean Shields, hosts a conversation with Monica Shripka, Senior Director of Business Development & Marketing at the National Council of Structural Engineers Association (NCSEA). Together, they explore the structural engineering profession...
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EP 173: Taking a Look Ahead with the SBCA President
In this episode of Component Connection, Abby Langenberg, SBCA Director of Business Development & Member Engagement, talks with SBCA President, Larry Dix II, who shares his vision for SBCA and the industry. Join us to find out about what's next for SBCA!
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EP 172: 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. Stronger demand and tightening supply are pushing lumber prices upward, with limited availability of certain products,...
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EP 171: The Value of SBCA's Austin Open Quarterly Meeting
In this episode, the SBCA staff members who participated in SBCA's first Open Quarterly Meeting (OQM) of 2026 in Austin, Texas, share their observations of the event and moments that delivered the greatest value to attendees. Together, they provide a good recap of the entire meeting and make a…
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EP 170: SBCA and Components at the 2026 International Builders' Show
In this episode, SBCA's Director of Marketing, Sean Shields, hosts a conversation with Amanda Neuts, Associate Director of SBCA, and Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development of SBCA, summarizing their week at NAHB's International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida. There were a lot of...
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EP 169: SBCA Safety Education: Insights from the Inside
Over the past year, Corey Lane, SBCA's Safety Coordinator has been doing extensive behind-the-scenes work to strengthen and expand SBCA's safety resources. In this episode of the Component Connection, we discuss that progress and the plan for transforming it into new and revised education within...
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EP 168: What Are SBCA Chapters, and Why Are They So Valuable?
In this episode, we talk with Talia Montrose, SBCA Membership Coordinator, who works directly with chapters nationwide. We discuss how chapters operate, the benefits of getting involved, and what members gain from attending chapter meetings. From local connections to meaningful takeaways, this...
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EP 167: 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. Tune in as Justin and Ken discuss why lumber markets have seen more upward movement in the past six weeks than all of…
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EP 166: An Engineer's Take on Snow Loads, Differential Deflection, and Knowledge
In this episode, Sean Shields, Director of Marketing for SBCA, is joined by Ed Robbins, PE, President of P.E. Robbins and a member of the SBCA E&T Committee, where they discuss the SBCA Knowledge Center and the value of the technical guidance contained in this online library.
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EP 165: Where Education Meets Industry: HBI, SBCA, and the Future of Workforce Development
In this episode, Ashley Baker, SBCA's Director of Education, and Jeremey Hurley, Senior Vice President of Program Operations at Home Builders Institute (HBI), discuss HBI's nationally recognized training programs and how they're helping solve one of the industry’s biggest challenges: workforce...
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EP 164: The Hidden Risk in Component Manufacturing (Part 2)
Many operational risks in component manufacturing don’t show up all at once—they build quietly over time. In this two part episode, Jess Lohse, Executive Director of SBCA, and Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development, discuss common communication and consistency challenges between the...
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EP 163: The Hidden Risk in Component Manufacturing (Part 1)
Many operational risks in component manufacturing don’t show up all at once—they build quietly over time. In this two part episode, Jess Lohse, Executive Director of SBCA, and Abby Langenberg, Director of Business Development, discuss common communication and consistency challenges between the...
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EP 162: The Next Chapter in SBCA Education
2026 is a pivotal year for education and training in the SBCA Academy. In this solo episode, Ashley Baker, SBCA's Director of Education highlights the progress made in 2025, and sheds light on what’s next. Updated and advanced truss technician training, leadership development, and seamless LMS...
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EP 161: TPI Embarks on Development of Two Industry Standards
In this episode, Sean Shields, Director of Marketing for SBCA, is joined by Jay Jones, P.E., Executive Director of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI). They discuss two industry standards TPI has started to develop, and Jay provides insight into how they may impact the structural building component...
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EP 160: 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. Tune in for an end of the year wrap up with updates on transportation, curtailments, and more. Justin has been with AIFP...
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EP 159: Inside SBCA Component Craft: Building Clarity in Structural Components
In this episode of Component Connection, Abby Langenberg and SBCA Executive Director Jess Lohse introduce SBCA Component Craft, a brand-new regional symposium series created to connect architects, engineers, code officials, and designers. We walk through why SBCA Component Craft was developed…
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EP 158: Building Better Communication Between CMs and Framers
In this episode, Ashley Baker, SBCA’s Director of Education, revisits one of BCMC’s most talked about education sessions, “Speaking the Same Language,” featuring Gil Capelini of Next Level Construction, Jacob Knott with Ace Carpentry, and Tony Acampa from Shelter Systems Limited. Together, they...
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EP 157: SBCA's Efforts to Influence the 2027 Model Codes
In this episode, Sean Shields, Director of Marketing for SBCA, is joined by Greg Greenlee, SBCA’s Technical Director, to discuss the 2027 model code development process and provide an update on SBCA's proposed changes to the code to better reflect recent changes to the ANSI/TPI 1 Standard and...
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EP 156: How Component Manufacturers Build Resiliency
In this episode of Component Connection, SBCA’s Director of Business Development, Abby Langenberg, is joined by Executive Director Jess Lohse to talk about what component manufacturers can do to stay proactive and resilient in a shifting housing market. From developing new business and promoting...
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EP 155: 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. Tune in for a thorough update on supply, demand, curtailments, volatility (or lack thereof), and more. Justin has been…
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EP 154: The Incredible Value of Talking with Structural Engineers
In this episode, Sean Shields, SBCA Director of Marketing, is joined by Greg Greenlee, P.E., SBCA’s Technical Director, on the heels of exhibiting at the annual summit for the National Council of Structural Engineers Association (NCSEA) in New York City. They recount a week of great conversations...
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EP 153: Shaping the Future of SBCA Education with Insights from BCMC and Beyond
In this episode, SBCA Director of Education, Ashley Baker sits down with the new SBCA Education Committee Chair, Adam Finkenhoefer, Components Area Manager with 84 Lumber, to reflect on this year’s BCMC educational sessions and discuss the path forward for 2025 and 2026. Together, they explore…
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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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