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By Sean Shields, SBCA Director of Marketing
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January 2026 #18318 Page #158
Meetings that Move the Industry Forward: Why OQMs Belong on Your Calendar
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omponent manufacturing is a dynamic business. Market conditions, building codes, supply-chain pressures, and labor needs are continuously shifting, requiring constant problem-solving and innovation. In this environment, staying informed and connected is essential. SBCA’s Open Quarterly Meetings (OQMs) provide exactly that advantage. These gatherings are more than routine check-ins, they are collaborative, forward-looking events that have proven to be effective at equipping component manufacturers (CMs) with the insights, relationships, and strategic perspective needed to succeed and thrive. At their core, OQMs bring together leaders from every corner of the structural components industry: component manufacturers, framers, equipment suppliers, software partners, and industry veterans. This unique mix of viewpoints creates a rare opportunity to understand emerging challenges and pursue solutions as an industry, not as individual businesses responding alone. For manufacturers navigating evolving building material markets, workforce shortages, and pressure to deliver more value with fewer resources, this collective perspective is invaluable. Each OQM typically features deep-dive discussions on technical, operational, and regulatory issues shaping component manufacturing. Attendees hear directly from SBCA committees, individual members, and staff about ongoing efforts to identify and share best practices, improve safety, develop technical guidance, and advocate for fair and consistent enforcement of building codes. No matter the issue, CMs and suppliers alike gain clarity that can be brought back to their businesses and translated into better decisions, more efficient operations, and superior products.
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