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Articles 6 Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: Opportunity in Decay

10 Joe Kannapell: Truss Design Technology, Part I: Inside Early Truss Design

19 Glenn Traylor: Are You Removing Your Grade Stamps?

29 Wendy Boyd – Spida Machinery: Truss Production, Reimagined

40 Ed Lim – LimTek Solutions: Time to Press Play — Talking Shop at BCMC

52 Alpine Staff: Celebrating 60 Years of Innovation at BCMC

61 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Freedom to Choose Any Plate Vendor Without Disrupting Your Operation: Part 2

77 Paragon Team: Finding Real Value in Every Truss

88 Kathryn Pedde – JAX, The Wood Retriever: Let’s Talk JAX at BCMC

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108 Alpine Staff: Boosting Small Component Production Efficiency

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124 Thomas McAnally – TheJobLine: Market Forecasts and Building Through the Noise

134 Geordie Secord – Design Connections: Why Your Best Truss Designers Are Rejecting Management

144 MiTek Staff: Wind Loads on Trusses per ASCE 7-22 and IBC 2024

154 Simpson Strong-Tie Staff: From Blueprint to Reality: How AI is Rewriting the First Draft of Every Building

166 Abby Langenberg – SBCA: Giving Back to the People Behind Our Industry

196 Joe Kannapell – The Last Word: Transforming Construction Through Technology and Willpower

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Opportunity in Decay Anna L. Stamm Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

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t’s customary to think of decay as a negative process. Something that was healthy is not anymore. Something that once thrived has not survived. Whether it’s a process or a living organism, the impact is the same – something could not be fixed/retained and now it is failing/gone.

Filling the Void One month after moving into our Oklahoma house, the straightline winds of a derecho pummeled us. The eight trees that lined our fence had significant damage, and one was toppled entirely. In the ensuing 13 years, much evolved in our backyard, but we never planted a replacement tree in that spot. Ironically, the gap in the tree line served a purpose in August.

Bringing fiber optic cable to our neighborhood, the workers undoubtedly found a worst-case scenario in my backyard – an entire easement occupied by a row of large trees. I doubted they would be able to trench across my yard without hurting themselves or my trees. Their solution, however, amazed me. Low and behold, the exact spot where the tree once stood was where they manually dug a large hole and established their new equipment station.

The decayed roots created a suitable digging location to make an underground vault, where they could install and pull the cable within one day in 104° heat. Now, a large beige handhole cover marks the spot.

Finding Opportunities If it’s an operational process that’s decaying, consider what parts could be salvaged, improved, or replaced. Some aspects may need to be eliminated so that positive changes can be made. Like the tree in the second photo, even when the trunk is split in multiple directions, what remains can recover and grow strong over time.

Fences can be rebuilt. Things that are damaged but not destroyed can survive. Whether it was literal or metaphorical decline, we may miss what we’ve lost. But, even decaying roots can provide the means for new opportunities in their place.

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Truss Design Technology, Part I: Inside Early Truss Design

By Joe Kannapell

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iven the recent, unexpected passing of John “Chip” Dean, I thought it only right to begin this new series on Truss Design Technology with reflections I collected from him. Three years ago, knowing Chip’s background as an iconic truss designer and pioneer in our industry, I asked him to recall his experiences, starting with his first job as a truss designer at Truss-Com in Sacramento, CA in 1978.

The recollections relayed in Chip’s notes reveal the manual steps he and his coworkers went through to produce a sealed drawing, and they paint a vivid picture of the beginnings of our business, and of an inspired learner who started from scratch.

Chip learned drafting working for a printing company, but after being laid off, found a new position for “a lumber company that also made wooden roof trusses, whatever the heck they were.” Like most 1960s truss plants, Truss-Com grew out of a lumber company, Steiner Lumber, when its owner, George Steiner, and his lumber salesman and World War II hero, Jim Dowd, recognized the growth potential of trusses. By the time Chip arrived, they had become one of Gang-Nail’s major customers, expanding to three locations. A key driver of their success was their recruitment of Mike Reeder five years prior, formerly Gang-Nail’s Chief Engineer in Miami, FL. Ironically, Mike moved to St. Louis, MO just prior to Chip’s arrival where he became my boss and VP of Engineering for Hydro-Air. Per Chip’s notes, “Mike’s meticulous nature resulted in beautiful, handwritten, skill sheets that made calculating loads like following a cooking recipe. Even though Mike was gone when I came to Truss-Com, everyone continued to use his worksheets every day.” Mike Reeder’s work, that TrussCom’s competitors without engineers couldn’t match, led to their dominance in converting modernist-style, stick-framed roofs to trusses, as shown in the tail-bearing drawn by Chip. Per Chip’s notes: [My first job] was to create a truss layout.

This was typically drawn to 1/8” scale and drawn on “D” size paper, (22” x 34”).

All the trusses were drawn with a single line representing the centerline of the truss. Each truss was given a label and was shown on the drawing. Dimensions were added with special notes and other details as needed. Once the profiles were developed, then the truss design process began. Web configurations were based on maximum panel lengths and other physical conditions that may affect panel point locations. The next step was to fill out a computer input form so the truss could be analyzed by the computer.

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Then there was the dreaded computer input process, which was easy for some, and painfully difficult for others. The input form was terse and required precision as all data was typed on lines with no spaces between the data fields. It was mind numbing. We had a loud Teletype machine in our room, and the truss designer would enter the input into the Gang-Nail timesharing system over a painfully slow 300 baud modem. After about 30 minutes, they would log back into the system and retrieve the output. If there was a single typo, or one missed space, the truss would not run and create an “exchange package” which resulted in pages and pages of random ASCII characters printed on expensive thermal printer paper. Once we got past that and had a successful computer run, the printout provided us lumber size, lumber grade and species, member forces, deflection, bearing reactions, and camber requirements, but nothing to do with connector plate sizes.

Once the output from the computer was downloaded and printed, the next step was drafting, creating a scale drawing of the truss with 2” scaled joint details for plating. The (plating) process involved writing the member forces from the computer output to the sketch noting whether the force is a compression joint or a tension joint. The designer would then take their 8 ½” x 11” mylar plating template which included each of the plates’ widths drawn to 2” scale with “x’s” denoting every tooth of the plate. The designer would determine the nails needed for each member of the joint. They would put the template on the 2” joint details and counted the nails until the joint was covered adequately. In most cases, we plated the joints symmetrically to make it easier for the shop.

At that point, the individual truss design was ready for checking and sealing. Truss-Com was ahead of its time because they had a professional engineer on staff, so our engineering turnaround could be as fast as required.

I absolutely loved my job. I found the truss industry truly fascinating. All the people I worked with were great and I loved the fact that we were designing and building structural solutions. The list of things I needed to learn seemed endless, but I felt confident that if I could master this job, it could become my life-long career. In fact, during my job interview the professional engineer, who became my boss, told me, “If you learn truss design, you will never have to worry about finding a job for the rest of your life.”

In 1979, Chip got to work with one of the first in-house computers, as Truss-Com purchased the HP 1000 E-Series minicomputer loaded with Gang Nail’s AutoTruss software, which ignited Chip’s love of computers.

In 1980, when Chip moved to Seattle, WA to be close to his dad, he had the opportunity to work on a Tandy/ Radio Shack TRS-80 computer, which opened the door for him to write a production scheduling program when he went to work for nearby Tilton Truss. In 1983, Tilton installed a Cromemco computer loaded with On-Line Data’s cutting program, giving Chip yet another chance to bolster his design skills, and he also developed a rapport with Gang-Nail’s engineers, as they reviewed Tilton’s drawings, which led to his next job as a GangNail Tech Rep in the Northeast.

I first met Chip when he called on my plant, American Building Components, in Virginia in 1988. I was instantly impressed with his infectious enthusiasm and incredible knowledge, which I experienced throughout our association. He stands as an inspiring example for every truss designer and will be missed.

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The truss industry relies on 3rd party quality assurance services to provide random visits to review the plants Quality Assurance program along with their operations. If your plant needs to comply with the IRC, IBC and to those who depend on solid, experienced QA expertise, we ask you to consider selecting Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) as your choice for 3rd party inspections.

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Are You Removing Your Grade Stamps?

By Glenn Traylor

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o you know that you should never remove your grade stamps throughout the manufacturing process?

The old joke, “can I be arrested for removing a mattress tag?”, is alive and well on the internet. The threatening language still confounds the naive. But, if you’ve lawfully purchased a pillow or mattress with one of these tags, the answer is no, you will not be arrested. It’s only against the law to remove the tag prior to the sale and delivery to the final consumer. Essentially, that means sellers can’t remove a “stamp, tag, label, or other identification” on a pillow or mattress; only consumers can.

Sellers who remove or mutilate a tag before sale or delivery of a mattress or pillow can potentially be held liable for an unfair method of competition and an unfair or deceptive act or practice, under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Why are we talking about this subject? Recently, while in the process of auditing a component manufacturer, I heard a very unfamiliar sound emanating from a shed close to my location. My curiosity got the best of me, so while waiting on some design documents I wandered over to the source of the sound to investigate.

A truss plant worker was diligently using a vibratory sander, sanding the stamped area of the lumber member removing the stamp. Glancing over to boards recently placed on the live deck leading to their linear saw, I saw several boards with a bright, recently sanded area at one end of each board.

Needless to say, I was now very interested in what was being accomplished and, more importantly, why. Asking questions, I quickly determined the worker, at the request of management, was told to eliminate the stamps. He explained that he did not know the reason but that it was necessary for this particular job.

Red lights were flashing in my mind. I ran through the legitimate reasons this might be necessary. I was unable to accumulate any reasonable responses as to why legitimate grade stamps, such as those shown in the photos, should be removed.

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I started to consider the illegitimate reasons. Was the grade of the lumber incorrect? Was the proper grade of lumber not available? Was there a misunderstanding? Could this job have specified that, since the project was exposed, the end user did not want grade marks to be shown? The last conjecture may have been the reason, but was the component manufacturer allowed to remove grade stamps? The answer is no. Never.

Think of this as the rule that governs the removal of tags from your pillows or mattress. The warning states “by penalty of law, tag cannot be removed unless by end user.” This law was passed many decades ago to prevent manufacturers from substituting inferior materials by selling it as something else. This is exactly why the component manufacturer cannot remove lumber grades.

The Bottom Line In this situation, just so you are aware, the lumber that was altered could no longer be used in the components. Instead, it had to be treated as if it were never graded.

Trackability must be maintained throughout the manufacturing process. If your customer wants the stamp removed, then you must let him do the deed.

Make sure to visit me in the Timber Products Inspection Booth #212 at BCMC Columbus in September

An ANSI/TPI 1 3rd Party Quality Assurance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States, Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with over four decades of experience in the structural building components industry. Glenn serves as a trainer-evaluator-auditor covering sales, design, PM, QA, customer service, and production elements of the truss industry. He also provides project management specifically pertaining to structural building components, including on-site inspections, expert witness and ANSI/TPI 1 compliance assessments. Glenn provides new plant and retrofit designs, equipment evaluations, ROI, capacity analysis, and CPM analysis.

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Available On-Line 2005 Alpine ALS 276C Linear Saw 2005 Alpine ALS 276C Linear Saw: Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2×4 through 2×12, 60”+ scarf cuts, internally optimizes material (up to 11 7/8″ x 1.5″ EWP) Includes 20 foot idler roller infeed conveyor and 15 foot idler roller outfeed conveyor, and under-saw scrap conveyor with belt-type incline. All servo controlled functions, Microsoft Windows 10 Pro o/s (can be upgraded to Windows 10 LTSC for additional cost), 7.5 HP motor with 20” carbide tipped blade. Includes digital manual and Zebra brand label maker, model 105SL. No ink printer is included. 220 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp electrical required. 125 PSI air required.

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CONSIDERING EQUIPMENT? CONSIDER CLARK. EZ-SET AUTO JIGGING EXCLUSIVE & PATENTED DESIGN Automatic Truss Jigging System to drastically reduce setup times.

Allows for 100% embedment on the table, with top & bottom chord pucks in the same slot. TopSider or standard configurations available for conventional kick-leg, walk-thru, or our new trackless 8' and 10' continuous table systems. Systems for other roller & hydraulic gantries are coming soon. Available in new machine installations or for retro-fitting your existing table. The TopSider is exclusively applicable for “kick or flip leg” style truss presses such as the Tri-Axis & Lumbermater® Lumbermater® is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., or ITW.

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 6400 Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing model 6400 vertical panel saw, 3 HP worm drive motor, 64 inch crosscut, 1 3/4" inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 90" tall x 10-foot-wide welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready.

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Smarter Production Starts Here Visit Spida at BCMC 2026 and we’ll help you explore smarter ways to improve workflow, reduce manual touchpoints, and plan for future production capacity.

You’ll find practical solutions at the Spida booth #1139 Try the Truss Jig Simulator Build Your Own Wall Line Explore Truss Cutting Solutions Share Your Manufacturing Goals with our team

View the Future of Truss Production with the GlideAway

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Truss Production, Reimagined

Wendy Boyd Chief Customer Officer Machinery Group Spida Machinery

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russ production has changed dramatically over the past few decades.

What once relied heavily on manual jig systems, operator experience, and physically demanding processes has steadily evolved into a more connected, automated, and data-driven environment. Today, elements such as software, automation technology, lasers, and smart production flow are helping fabricators produce more with greater consistency, accuracy, and confidence.

This shift is not simply about replacing manual work with machinery – we need to examine the processes to improve them.

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A new era of truss manufacturing begins with reimagining the answers to these questions.

Familiar Production Challenges and the Right Automation Pathway For fabricators, the pressure points are familiar. They need to manage fluctuating demand, limited labor availability, the need for consistent quality, and the ongoing challenge of keeping production moving efficiently across every shift. The next stage of truss production will be shaped by systems that can help address these challenges while supporting the people on the floor.

But every truss plant is different, so the path to stronger performance will not look the same for every operation.

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For some fabricators, the priority may be compact automated jigging that improves setup times, supports accuracy, and makes better use of limited floor space. For others, the focus may be higherthroughput roller plant systems that keep jobs moving efficiently through each stage of assembly, or a more integrated production approach that connects jigging, material movement, plate positioning, and pressing. What matters most is choosing a solution that fits your plant’s workflow, available space, labor requirements, and production goals while helping improve output, consistency, safety, and truss flow.

Compact automated jigging Spida’s TrussMaker is a smarter way to introduce automation in your truss production – designed for fabricators looking for a compact, flexible automated jigging solution. By helping operators position components accurately and efficiently, the TrussMaker supports faster setup, improved repeatability, and a more organized assembly process without requiring a large factory footprint.

It’s well suited to plants that want to step into automation in a practical way, particularly where space, labor availability, or production mix requires a more adaptable approach.

High volume efficiency Roller plant systems offer another pathway for fabricators focused on increasing throughput and creating smoother movement through the factory. By supporting a continuous process from jigging through pressing and handling, roller plants help reduce unnecessary movement, improve station-to-station efficiency, and give teams a clearer, more structured process for building trusses at scale. For operations looking to lift capacity and improve workflow, they can provide a strong foundation for higher-throughput production.

Spida’s Roller Plant does just this and streamlines the assembly of roof trusses – it’s fast, accurate, and cost-effective while minimizing physical handling and allowing for multiple setups of trusses on the table. Its versatility is exceptional.

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In addition, there are automated, reduced manual-touch systems, which are starting to define a new benchmark. By combining intelligent software, smart plate positioning, automated material movement, and integrated pressing, these systems are helping remove bottlenecks and reduce the manual handling that has traditionally been part of truss assembly.

Introducing the GlideAway Spida’s GlideAway has been developed with this future in mind. Designed as a one-touch, fully automated plate positioning and pressing system for prefabricated trusses, the GlideAway supports continuous, uninterrupted production. Trusses are transferred from the jigging station to the GlideAway press head, where a robot selects the correct plate for the joint of the truss and places it in the right location and orientation before pressing it into position. Once completed, the truss is transported to the Finishing Roller for final embedment of the plates.

The result is a production approach that increases efficiency and productivity, removes the manual process of plate placement, frees operator time, and supports more repeatable quality outcomes. It also creates a safer, less physically demanding workflow by reducing the amount of manual handling required throughout the process.

Just as importantly, the GlideAway is scalable and configurable, allowing fabricators to adapt the system to suit different factory layouts, truss configurations, and production goals. Options such as different jig station configurations, laser projection, multiple operator stations, and integration with downstream equipment help fabricators think beyond a single machine and consider the broader production flow.

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Designed Around Real Fabricator Needs For Spida, this type of innovation is not a one-time achievement. It reflects an ongoing design philosophy (centered on taking something complicated and making it simple to use), shaped by listening to fabricators, understanding their pain points, and continually improving equipment to solve real production challenges. Every installation brings new insights, and that hands-on learning helps guide future developments.

Our continuous improvement mindset matters because the next step for fabricators is not simply more automation – it’s smarter, more purposeful automation. The most effective solutions will help plants increase output with less labor, improve consistency, support their teams, and create a more efficient production environment.

The GlideAway represents the next evolution in truss manufacturing, combining intelligent automation, software integration, and a smarter process flow capable of delivering significant productivity gains across your plant.

The Conversation at BCMC At BCMC, this is the conversation we look forward to having with you – what does the future of truss production look like in your plant, and how can automation help create a more productive, consistent, and safer way forward?

If you’re attending BCMC, talk to us about your workflow, manufacturing goals, and available space. We welcome the opportunity to discuss where your production is headed, the challenges you are trying to solve, and what kind of roof truss production solution could best support your operation.

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2014 Monet DeSawyer 2000 (Non-servo) five-blade, automated component saw using a touch screen interface and Windows 10 OS for direct input. Operates in automated or manual input mode. (1) 10 h.p., 30″ diameter blade with PAE setup & (4) 5 h.p.

16″ diameter blades with center line setup. 16″ blades cut angles from 3º to 115º, 30″ blade from 3º to 100º .

Minimum 90/90 cut is 10 inches and shortest 4-angle cut is 18 inches. Cuts 2×4 through 2×12 lumber up to 20 feet in length.

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2018 Spida Plate Marker with DeWalt Saw • 20' of Steel Framed Table with Plastic Top • Spida Automated 20' Length Stop/ Plate Positioner • Auto Plate Positioning with Manual Marking • Control Cabinet Enclosure with Touch Screen Computer • DeWalt Model DWS780 Miter Saw • Support Table for DeWalt Saw • 10' Infeed Roller Conveyor • Excludes Dust Collector & Spida Annual Support Fee $19,900 NOW $18,900 FOB ND Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1994 Timbermill Model MH5G-20 Component Saw Five blades cut lumber from 2″ x 4″ through 2″ x 12″, 4″ x 2″ lengths from 12 inches to 20 feet, including four-angle floor webs from 18 inches. All powered movements. Saw includes (1) 30″, (2) 20″ and (2) 14″ blades, analog scales, chain-drag scrap conveyor with chain-drag scrap incline, and an extra set of blades. Additionally this saw includes an extensive spare parts inventory including: Contacts/Starters, fuses, push buttons, limit switches, crank handles, scales/rulers/dials, angulation, conveyor, and saw motors, universal joints, and arms for outfeeds. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $17-924 FOB NC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

$48,900 FOB BC 2019 Spida Automated Apollo Saw • Automated Length Stop and Automated Saw Angulation as directed by Truss Design Software Output • Touch Screen Computer with Truss Cutting Operating Software (GEN 8) • Direct Drive 7.5 HP Motor (460 Volt / 3 Phase) with 18" Blade • Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement • Minumum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36" Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts

• Variable Stroke Limiter, Plexiglass Shield & Laser Pointer for Operator Safety • 20' of Steel Framed/Plastic Top Table with Automated 20' Length Stop • 10' Infeed Roller Conveyor • Dust Collection System • Excludes: Installation/Training & Annual Technical Support Fee • Video available upon request • Price in US Dollars

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2024 ASI Chop Saw Automation Wall panel cutting station with conveyors.

Cuts and marks wall panel pieces up to (2) 2x-boards high. Includes a DeWalt 12″ dia. blade mitre saw, 20-ft long length measure, 16-ft long outfeed conveyor, ASI “Basic” wall panel cutting software with Lenovo PC, plate marker on two 1.5″ edges/1 edge per board and manual. Software reads EHX, TRS, Sapphire XML, EZY, CYB, WCD, ASI, BTL & BTLx files. HMI display available in English, Spanish & French. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. $39,997 FOB NY Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2004 Alpine ALS 276C Linear Saw $39,990 FOB OH 1994 Holtec Bunk Saw Station 20-ft long fixed frame with steel alignment stands, and rough-top waste conveyor belt.

Cuts bunks of lumber up to 16-ft long with a 40″ x 44″ cross-section, in a single pass.

Includes guide frame, manual / analog length measurement, manual rack & pinion gantry movement, an automated oiler (has a leak that needs repair) for the saw bar, one 0.404″ pitch chain, and OEM “longlife” saw bar. Also includes a flat conveyor under saw & an incline. (NOTE: This saw is not best suited for PET studs, instead great for precut bunks, and nominal cut EWP). $19,897 FOB GA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2×4 through 2×12, 60”+ scarf cuts, internally optimizes material (up to 11 7/8″ x 1.5″ EWP) Includes 20 foot OEM auto-infeed conveyor and 15 foot OEM outfeed conveyor, and under-saw scrap conveyor with belt-type incline. All servo controlled functions, Microsoft Windows XP OS, 7.5 hp motor with 20” carbide tipped blade. Includes spare infeed/outfeed belt and any available spare parts. No printer is included.

The door latch needs to be repaired. 220v / 3 ph power, 125 PSI air required.

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Time to Press Play — Talking Shop at BCMC

Edmond Lim, P.Eng. LimTek Solutions Inc.

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he component industry continues to weather economic uncertainty, but history tells us that construction will help lead the recovery after this pause. When demand returns, it often returns quickly — and manufacturers who have not prepared can find themselves scrambling to keep up.

That is why now is the time to press play. Reassess your process organization, work through the items on your to-do list, and identify opportunities to improve. Meaningful change is rarely easy, but the resulting gains in efficiency, standardization, utilization, capacity, and profitability make the effort worthwhile.

There is no better place to begin that conversation than the Enventek booth at BCMC in Columbus, Ohio. It is time to talk shop: how to pick lumber, cut lumber, and stage truss-build materials so your existing crews can produce more trusses at a lower operating cost. In other words, it is time to talk about how to Feed the Beast!

Check out the recommended reading list below for a quick primer on practical strategies to eliminate saw idle time, reduce forklift operating costs, and boost assembly table efficiency — plus proven solutions to get your operation ready to Feed the Beast!

Turn Existing Driveways and Forklift Paths into Dual-Use PickLines By feeding single or multiple saws with a PickLine, you significantly reduce costly forklift picking, reclaim saw idle time to cut more lumber, and deliver collated cut lumber directly to the tables to speed up truss assembly. Always pick lumber to optimize truss assembly — not saw optimization.

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Feed Any Saw — Linear or Component — with a Lumber PickLine Seamlessly integrate a PickLine with all linear and component saws —including Servo-Omni Robotic, ASI Masik, Monet DeRobo, Alpine, TCT, MiTek Blade, and the RetroC auto-feeding component saw.

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F1 Pit Stop Each Truss with NEXPLATE NEXPLATE is a next-generation solution that solves the hidden automation bottleneck of plate picking and plate distribution at the truss assembly tables — especially on million dollar high-value automated truss tables. A total plant solution that can feed collated truss plates to more than six truss jigs.

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F1 Pit Stop Each Truss with PlantOne TVs With or without SpeedCatch Carts, installing PlantOne TVs over truss build jigs is the most cost-effective way to enhance truss building efficiency. PlantOne upgrades any truss station ranging from manual jigs to fully automated tables.

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Inside and out, LimTek Process Organization Technology will help you squeeze out more truss production and deliver quality trusses with shorter lead times to better service your customers by organizing your truss fabrication processes to maximize your investment in automation. Come see us at BCMC for more inspiration on how to Feed the Beast! https://limteksolutions. com/#solutions

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We provide state-of-the-art automation and control solutions that set the industry standard.

Our focus on industrial automation and robotics positions Hundegger as the leader in enhancing performance and efficiency in truss component manufacturing and beyond.

Hundegger products are essential for future-proofing your business. Elevate your productivity and secure your competitive edge with our advanced technologies and automation solutions, meticulously designed to meet the unique demands of component manufacturers today and tomorrow.

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2022 L-M Verticut 2000 Precision End Trim Saw The V2k comes equipped with a 15 HP 460/230 volt High-E three phase TEFC motor driving a Double ended Premium “Stellite” inlaid saw bar with a spring loaded chain tensioner and an automatic oiler. The Powered Carriage option uses a Servo Motor to control a touch screen HMI display used to interface with the Servo Carriage Drive coupled to the V-Wheel powering the carriage along a precision track. Squaring the material to be cut is accomplished via an optional live chain deck that moves the lumber into a fixed Precision Ground “Bump Wall” that is controlled hydraulically using a hand valve. Other system options feature the Zipper Duct option, which includes a “JET” JCDC-3 Cyclone dust collector 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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New Monet DeSawyer ESC (Servo Controlled) Component Saw Monet DeSauw model Desawyer ESC enhanced servo-controlled ( ESC) component saw with touch screen user interface with backup mechanical controls. Includes three operating modes: Auto (download setups from LAN or USB), Semi-auto (touch screen setup entry), and Manual (backup push-button switches for powering all movements). Includes over-travel protection, comprehensive setup screens, auto sequencing, auto-calibration and pneumatic brakes on all five () blades. One (1) 30” blade and four (4) 16” blades. Manual cut limits are 18” min., 11” min. square edge blocks, 20’ max cut. Belt under-saw waste conveyor. Voltage: 480 volt/3 phase/60 Amp. Air: 50 PSI at 5 CFM. One-year warranty included.

Can be paired with a model PD-6 lumber feed system at an additional cost. Heavy duty 80 RIV chain feed system. 16’ wide x 20’ long x 36” deck height. Transfers 3’ to 20’ lumber. Includes auto-feed control, foot pedal override, forward & reverse, variable speed control with HD double-bearing construction.

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Electrical Supply: Motor: Highly Accurate: Stop Rail: Stops: Stop Blocks: Internal Components: Dimensions:

110 VAC 1/4 HP, 110 VAC, Linear Actuator +/- .010 Inches 2 x 4 x 1/4 Aluminum Extrusion Jig Bored Steel Machine Billet Aluminum Hardened, Ground and Polished Steel and Billet Aluminum Length: 5 feet (60”) to 60 feet (720”) Height: 12 inches Depth: 12 inches

If you are looking for the fastest, most consistent way to measure and cut your product, then the Hain Measuring System (MEA) is your answer. The MEA changes from one length t any length instantly, up to 60’, without changing the operator’s position on the line. It is also highly accurate (+/- .010) and quickly moves from one length to the next in seconds. The MEA is designed for quick and easy setup and is simple to use. Even a first time user will be productive with little or no training required. It can adapt to any saw and can be mounted to any surface so that you can integrate the MEA with your existing setup.

The MEA is versatile allowing “left” or “right” handed operation and measurement in “feet and inches” or “inches” depending on your preference. The MEA is also available in a “Skid Mounted” version.

theHAINCOMPANY 6125 Enterprise Drive, Unit 9 | Diamond Springs, CA 95619 530.295.8068 | sales@thehaincompany.com

2004 Alpine ALS 276 Linear Saw $40,000

Pricteion! c Redu • Servo Controlled Single Blade Linear Saw • 7.5 HP Motor (230 Volt/3 Phase) with 20" Blade • Touch Screen Computer • Ink Jet Printer • 20' Infeed & Outfeed Roller Tables

NOW $35,000

FOB HI • Waste Conveyor (under outfeed conveyor) • Extra Programmed Computer • New L1 and L2 Belt • 2 Extra Blades

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2008 Alpine ALS 286A Linear Saw • Servo Controlled Linear Saw • Touch Screen Computer (Windows XP) • Automated Infeed Deck • Infeed/Outfeed Roller Tables • Outfeed Queue Rollers

Design That Drives Production

• Ink Jet Printer • Belt Waste Conveyor • 230 Volt / 3 Phase • Available March 2026 • Video available upon request

$59,500 NOW $52,500 FOB MN 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

A truss plant isn’t just about square footage.

It’s about efficiency, safety, and flow.

CT Darnell Construction’s design-build approach delivers: • Facilities tailored to your operation and equipment • Smarter layouts for safer load-ins and faster turns • Integrated storage and optimized SKU management With nearly 40 years of LBM experience and more than 4,500 completed projects, we build turnkey truss facilities designed to perform from day one.

Find Us at Booth #209 at BCMC!

CT-Darnell.com | 800-353-0892 Visit CT-Darnell.com to see our latest truss project in action. © WTD Holdings, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved.

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SAWS

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Striebig Optisaw, model Optisaw Automatic (Type # 5164) vertical panel saw station, with angled frame supporting material being cut: Max. cutting height (vertical) 5′-4″, max. cutting length (horizontal) 15′-1″, max. cutting thickness 2.36″. Both vertical and horizontal analog measuring scales on frame. Cutting head manually rotates from vertically to horizontally for rip vs. cross-cutting, adjustable spacers for repetitive cuts, 5.25 HP saw motor, 9.84″ diameter blade, guide bearings for travel , push button controls, e-stop button and dust extraction hose (no vacuum included).

Overall footprint of station 19′-1″ wide x 4′7″ deep x 7′-10″ height. Sold for $36,000 new. 208 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $14,490 FOB AZ Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2000 Alpine AutoMill Component Saw 2000 Alpine AutoMill model 343H, (5) blade component saw, cuts lumber from 2×3 through 2×12, from 18″ to 20′, 4-angle floor webs from 18″. Includes powered length and angulation, digital readouts, (1) 32″, (3) 18″ & (1) 20″ blade, shaker under-saw scrap conveyor, incline, PC with Windows 98 o/s, and outfeed conveyor. Decommissioned in 2018. Stored indoors. 480 volt ,3 phase electrical required. $10,497 NOW $5,997 FOB ON Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

Name Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder Drive Board Drive Board

Brand

Qty.

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Part No. / Description

Dynapar

Function

Model #

Serial #

H220360110022

Up / Down

344B

344B01013

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H220360110422 PS

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H220360110422

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$939.60

$469.80

$3,288.60

$641.05

$2,564.20

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H221000110422

Carriage

1

New

H221000110422 PS

Carriage

$641.05

H221000110022

Carriage

$534.65

Dynapar

3

New

$3,649.17

$469.80

Dynapar Dynapar

$641.05 $1,603.95

Dynapar

6

New

HC52550009000

$845.88

$5,075.28

Dynapar

3

New

H220060110022

$534.65

$1,603.95

Dynapar

1

New

H220060110422 PS

$529.57

$529.57

Dynapar

2

New

H220060110422

$529.57

$1,059.14

$661.28

$661.28

Dynapar

1

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HR6250360900

Minarik

5

Rebuilt

115 Volt

Minarik

5

Rebuilt

230 Volt

Touch Screen Monitor

2

New

7585DT-2 Open Frame Display 12.1"

Drive

Servostar

2

Rebuilt

Drives feeder chains

Cord for PC

Alpine

1

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$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Computer

1

New

Programmed - Came from Alpine

Modbus

3

New

TSX C USB MBP

$0.00 $0.00

Servo Motor

3

New

MT304A1

$446.00

$1,338.00

Servo Motor

1

New

MT302A1

$1,188.00

$1,188.00

E-Stop Control Cable

Telemecanique

1

New

XY2CE2A196H7

$440.61

$440.61

Selector Swith

Allen Bradley

2

New

800EM-SM22

$36.71

$73.42

$169.71

$169.71

Selector Swith

Allen Bradley

1

New

800MR-NH2QB

ICE Block / Contactor

Finder

5

New

40.31 10 Amp 250 Volt 24 Volt D.C.

Ironman

1

Arms for Hold Down Chains

2

Live Deck Chain

1

Gearbox

New New New

$0.00

2 sets

$0.00

A section of approx. 3 feet... not a whole chain Left Hand; NH-BMQ-824-50-L-56

Gearbox

Ironman

1

Used

Right Hand; NH-BMQ-821-50-R-56

Gearbox

Grove Gear

2

Used

Carriage - Double Shaft; SP.23UF-2

$0.00 $859.28 $683.74 $400.00

$859.28 $683.74 $800.00

Gearbox

Grove Gear

1

New

Right Hand; 23UF-1

$637.99

$637.99

Gearbox

Grove Gear

1

Used

Double Shaft; 20-UF-2

$1,498.00

$1,498.00

Gearbox

Grove Gear

1

New

Carriage - Double Shaft; (SP)MB23UF-2

$400.00

$400.00

Gearbox

Ironman

New

Angle; NH-FH-826-50-HR-23

Gearbox Gearbox

2

$400.00

$800.00

1

McGill

4

New

CF 1 1/4 S

$27.05

$108.20

Philips

5

New

F15T8/CF

$3.89

$19.45

2

New

BAD GEARBOX FOR PARTS: SP MB26Y-2

$0.00

Used

Computer / Data Cable Lumber Hold Down Springs & Bolts

7

New

Lumber Hold Down Chain Sprocket

1

New

Lumber Chain Sprocket

1

New

Shaker Mount Plate

27

New

Overhead Arm Guide Rollers & Bushings

56

New

Shaker Pan Bushings

3

New

Lumber Stops

2

Saw Brake Rotors Saw Brake Calipers

Angle; SP MB26Y-2

$0.00

Grove Gear Grove Gear

Guide Bearings Cabinet Light Bulbs

Box of Misc. Gearbox Parts

1 Used & 1 New

$1,686.00

Telomatic

New

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Red - Under Shaker

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

@ end of arms

3

New

2 Large; 1 Small

4

New & Used

2 New; 07280000

$0.00 $0.00 $176.54

$706.16

Misc. Brake Parts / Caliper Mounts

Used

$0.00

Misc. Data Cables

New

$0.00

Saw Blade

3

Retipped & Resharpened 32"

$0.00

Alpine AutoMill RS Parts Alpine AutoMill RS Parts per Uploaded PDF

2002 Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw Includes [3] 20-inch blades, [1] 30-inch blade, [1] 12-inch blade and Hytrol powered, belt waste conveyor with side pans. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console, with OEM catched-side monitor. Processes 2×3 through 2×12 and 4×2 material, from 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°.

This well-maintained saw includes spare set of blades, a substantial supply of spare electronic boards, cables, assorted spare parts. Also features a NEW system PC with the latest Windows operating system, and a reconditioned back-up PC. Comes with the original Matthews ink-jet marking system of unknown condition. $24,990 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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$23,500 NOW $19,500 FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW Hain 20' Powered Measuring System Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at 10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator (110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop.

Add $890 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty Roller Conveyor with Stands $8,990 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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Truss layouts and truss quotes in minutes!

Streamline your

TRUSS QUOTING Visit booth #710 and receive your full license Squote, Squofe and Squote Layout FREE for a limited time!

Come see us at the 2026 BCMC show, booth #710, in Columbus, Ohio on September 16th & 17th

*Pick your plate supplier. Pick your lumber inventory. set your plants costing schemes and have your quote in minutes. * Squote Layout requires no view cutting of the roof planes.

Squote automatically cuts the roof planes! * No need to dump trusses off to engineering.

Squote designs the most economical truss configuration. * Change truss configurations in a second * Update your quote in seconds

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SAWS

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W E N 2023 Northfield Model 410 Upcut Saw NEW 2023 Northfield model 410 upcut saw available for immediate shipment.

90/90 degree cuts to 4″ x 10″ capacity (fence forward position) to 2″ x 14″ (fence rearward position). Saw is configured for material from left to right, with 3″ x 6″ air operated cylinder, filter, regulator, lubricator, 10 HP motor, enclosed steel base with cast iron table, magnetic starter and adjustable operating speed from 20 to 60 CPM. Includes optional two-palm controls, additional 4″ dust outlet, NEMA 12 electrics with fused disconnect and two 18″ diameter 60 tooth blades with 1″ diameter bore. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $18,630 FOB MN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2005 Alpine ALS 276C Linear Saw 2005 Alpine ALS 276C linear-feed saw (Refurbished in 2015). Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2×4 through 2×12, 60”+ scarf cuts, internally optimizes material (up to 11 7/8″ x 1.5″ EWP). Includes 15-foot idler roller infeed conveyor, 15-foot idler roller outfeed conveyor, and under-saw scrap conveyor with belt-type incline. All servo-controlled functions, Microsoft Windows 10 OS, 7.5 hp motor with 20” carbide tipped blade.

Includes any available spare parts. No printer is included. 230v, 3 ph power, 70A electrical required. Includes step-down transformer. 125 PSI air required. $39,991 NOW $35,997 FOB OR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2022 Spida Sprint S600 Wall Panel Saw • Automated Wall Panel Component Cutting & Marking as directed by your Wall Panel Design Software • S600 Up-Cut Saw (Square Cut Only) • 7.5 HP / 3 Phase Braked Saw Motor with 24" Blade • Enclosed Hood & 2 Hand Control for Operator Safety • 20' of Steel Framed/Plastic Top Table with Automated Length Stop/Plate Positioner • 20' Infeed Steel Framed/Plastic Top Table • Industrial Touch Screen Computer • Ink Jet Printer marks Wall Member Locations, Wall ID & Job Name • Spare Parts • Excludes: Dust Collector, Installation/ Training & Annual Technical Support Fee $60,000 FOB WI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Used TCT EZ Trimmer • Model CT041-2000 • 2x3, 2x4 & 2x6 Capacity • Double 45 Degree Bevels on Pitches from 0/12 thru 12/12 • Cycle Time: 15 Pieces / Minute • Air: 9 CFM at 80 PSI • Electrical: 230 Volt / 3 Phase /20 Amp / 5 HP Motor $11,500 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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Celebrating 60 Years of Innovation at BCMC

AN ITW COMPANY

By Alpine Staff

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elebrating its 60th anniversary, Alpine will showcase the latest innovations helping shape the future of component manufacturing at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) and Framers Summit (FS), September 14–18, 2026 in Columbus, OH. At booth #845, attendees can experience live equipment and software demonstrations, designed to help component manufacturers (CMs) operate more efficiently, increase productivity, and remain competitive in an evolving industry. Alpine will also highlight how cloud-based tools are enhancing project management and collaboration by helping teams communicate more effectively and make faster, data-driven decisions.

Alpine Software Solutions Attendees will have the opportunity to see the AI-powered Plan Comparison Tool, which quickly identifies differences between plans to reduce review time, minimize errors, and improve collaboration across teams.

This year, Alpine’s commitment to make our customers more efficient comes to life through meaningful advancements in model grouping, panel design, and the continued evolution of cloud-based, AI-powered customer solutions built on accurate data,” said Matt Blue, Director of Strategic Marketing.

Quickly identify changes between plans with the Plan Comparison Tool

The Alpine team will also showcase the latest IntelliVIEW Suite enhancements, including Paperspace, Model Groups, and continued iPanel advancements. These new capabilities are designed to help CMs improve project organization, streamline workflows, and enhance design efficiency. “At Alpine, innovation isn’t something we create in isolation; it’s something we develop in partnership with the component manufacturers who depend on us every day. We look forward to sharing what that partnership has made possible,” Mr. Blue added.

Alpine Equipment Innovation From long-time partners to those new to Alpine, attendees will see firsthand how the company’s latest solutions are advancing equipment performance, reliability, and operational insight through smarter data management. Alpine will highlight new AutoSet Plus Table diagnostic capabilities designed to provide greater visibility into equipment performance, improve uptime, and maximize productivity.

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“The new table diagnostics tool gives us the ability to gather and analyze data to inform our customers about the health and condition of their AutoSet Plus Tables, with the ultimate goal of driving operational efficiency,” said Jenai Alexis, Equipment Business Unit Manager.

Live demonstrations will feature Alpine Linear Saw (ALS) 5.0 enhancements, showcasing: •

Automated double-stacking infeed capabilities

•

Improved small-component handling

•

Enhanced printing functionality

•

Increased throughput The Small Parts Handler seamlessly transfers the

Expanding the capabilities of the ALS 5.0, Alpine component directly to the outfeed will highlight its integration with the Vekta PackFeeder, developed through a partnership with Vekta USA. Available as an optional extension of the ALS 5.0, the Vekta PackFeeder automatically scans, selects, and feeds timber directly into the saw, reducing manual sorting, minimizing downtime, and improving workplace safety. “Partnering with Vekta USA expands our material handling solutions and helps customers further optimize their operations through increased efficiency and improved labor utilization,” said Alexis.

New Training & Innovation Lab Attendees can also learn more about the new Equipment Training & Innovation Lab, located in Grand Prairie, TX, which provides hands-on training, opportunities to explore emerging technologies and manufacturing best practices. “The lab was created to provide an engaging learning experience designed to give customers a deeper understanding of Alpine equipment, innovation, and technology. We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces at both our BCMC booth and in our new cutting-edge learning facility,” said Alexis.

Supplier-Led Educational Session Alpine Engineers Bill Krick, P.E. and David Rothweiler, P.E. will present an informative presentation at the show on Tuesday, September 15, at 12:30 p.m. The presenters will translate complex code language into practical guidance for truss designers, engineers, and managers. The session aims to equip attendees with critical insights into building code updates, including changes to wind, tornado, and snow load provisions, and support compliant, efficient, and high-performing component design.

Book A Private Demo Email info@alpineitw.com now to schedule a private software or equipment demonstration. See Alpine technology in action and discover how the latest innovations can help add value to your business – Build More.

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Sub Component Nailer Speed Up Your Production of wall panels, windows, doors, and other sub components

Block Sizes: 2x4 & 2x6 framing lumber, any length Nail Cycle Time: 1 nail 1 sec; 2 nail 2 sec; 3 nail 3 sec Machine Set Up Time: 1 sec from any prior set up Air Supply: 125 psi at 30 CFM, nothing less Electrical Supply: 120 VAC Frame: 1/4” steel plates mounted to heavy duty roll top tables and 2x2 skids mounted no install Transfer System: Pneumatic transfer for finished sub component assembly Covers: 3/16” thick aluminum Shipping Weight: 1000 lbs including crate Dimensions: Height 48”, Width 48”, Depth 10” MADE IN AMERICA BY AMERICANS See it in Action!

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2019 Spida Gen 8 Apollo Saw with Automation Saw with automation features a 17″ touch screen, with Win.7 O/S for truss cutting software. Cuts automated angles from 10 to 170 degrees, cross-cut maximum depth of up to 5.9 inches, with scarf cuts of up to 36 inches long. Automated turntable for setting angles and length stop/pusher. Saw features a 7.5 HP, 3ph motor, with direct drive of its 17.7-inch diameter blade, includes stroke limiter, plexiglass cutting shield, MDF profiled cutting bench top with a dust collection port. 48″ x 72″ tubular steel saw frame. Includes 20-ft. in-feed, 10-ft. outfeed roller conveyor, material in from the left to right outfeed of cut material. 230 / 460 volt, 3 phase electric required. $49,490 FOB BC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

Pricteion! c Redu 2006 Monet B500 XE Component Saw Includes analog readouts, push-button movement controls for angles, manual movement for length, mechanical backup counters, (1) 30″ diameter blade, (4) 16″ diameter blades, powered chain infeed with upper hold-downs and shaker pan waste conveyor. Cuts angles from 8 to 115-degree angles. Minimum 90/90 cut is 10 inches and shortest angle cut is 18 inches. Cuts 2×4 through 2×12 lumber up to 20 feet in length. Includes horizontal shaker-pan waste conveyor (needs a bracket support repair), one spare set of blades, one incline conveyor and any available spare parts. Blade 2 sometimes has a vibration issue. 480 volt, 3 Phase, 60 Amp electrical required. $31,997 FOB WA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

December 2020 Spida Sprint S600 Wall Panel Saw • Automated Wall Panel Component Cutting & Marking as directed by your Wall Panel Design Software • S600 Up-Cut Saw (Square Cut Only) • 7.5 HP / 3 Phase Braked Saw Motor with 24" Blade • Enclosed Hood & 2 Hand Control for Operator Safety • 20' of Steel Framed/Plastic Top Table with Automated Length Stop/Plate Positioner

• 10' Infeed Steel Framed/Plastic Top Table • 24" Industrial Touch Screen Computer • Ink Jet Printer marks Wall Member Locations, Wall ID & Job Name • Dust Collector • Current use is a low volume shop • Excludes: Installation/Training & Annual Technical Support Fee

$79,000 NOW 67,500 FOB MO

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New Simpson Strong-Tie EasyFrame Saws A fast method for cutting and marking structural wood components for use in wall panels and trusses. It features high resolution printing on the dimensional lumber and an internal optimization program to reduce waste. The marking system marks the framing layout in sequence using InkJet printing. There are three models available: the EasyCut Angle 24, EasyCut Straight 24, and the Chop Saw version. All three models provide high-resolution printing and optimization. Each comes with an EasyFrame infeed and outfeed, which can be adjusted in length to fit your needs using 2-ft and 6-ft modules.

Price Based on Configuration

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2004 Hundegger SC1 Linear Saw • Serial #9029 • Servo Driven Single Blade Linear Saw • Automated Cutting with Software Download to Operator Console • 20' Capacity Loading Conveyor Systems • Automated Infeed Wheel • Automated Clamping & Positioning System • Angle & Bevel Drive for Roof Truss,

Floor Truss & Wall Panel Cutting • 20' Capacity Outfeed Table with Ink Jet Printer • 5 Arm Storage Deck (adjacent to saw outfeed table) • Waste Conveyor (under saw, parts to the rear) • A/C System for Control Cabinet • 480 Volt / 3 Phase • Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor & Dust Collector

$38,900 FOB WI 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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Terminailer

NEW!

Price: $237,900 FOB: ND

The Terminailer all but shatters the stereotypical myth that sub-component equipment is essentially peripheral – unimportant. And it does so by quickly and accurately driving far more framing nails in your wall panel jobs than ever before. Whether in your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality, which reduces labor costs and other aspects of overhead.

The new Terminailer V.8 improves on the previous generation Terminailer in several key ways: All new HMI/Software

Reengineered air system

• Siemens Pivoting HMI Touchscreen display to operate from either side • On-screen tutorial for all menu items • Operator now controls functions such as process speed, nail spacing, nail patterns, etc.

• Simplified input commands Nail Feed Complete Redesign • All new frame to allow for redesigned nail coil placement with direct feed path • EverWin PN90-PAL industrial tools now standard equipment • New nail guides with spring-loaded tensioners • Nail coils move with vertical travel of the nail guns

• SMC “Soft–Start” Pneumatics • Simplified air for control to all components: lift– cylinders, triggers, stop–gate, etc.

• Direct air supply to each nail gun for improved nailing performance • All pneumatic elements are clearly labeled for EZ service and adjustment Overall Features • Pharmaceutical grade assembly, industrial grade durability • “Block–wheel” redesign for 3X increased applied force • Approximately 1,200# of applied clamping force resulting in straighter finished • Subcomponents from even the poorest lumber • Larger doors for easier access to interior elements including coil–nail spools

Terminailer is an event-driven, sub-component assembler that will quickly and accurately drive 30% to 70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job. In your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. The Terminailer functions independent of design software, requires zero set-up time when switching between any configuration, and requires no special operator training.

The Terminailer is easy to move around the shop so its location can evolve as your shop evolves. With all of the nailing occurring in the closed main chamber, nail injuries and nail location misfires are eliminated, making your plant that much safer.

With nearly ten years of development from people that know machinery, it is assembled to exacting standards, well supported, and it is easily maintained with shelf-item parts. Terminailer: vetted, tested, and ready to drive maximum productivity for you. Be sure to check out our videos below for a quick review of this revolutionary machine!

208 volt, 3-phase, 21 (full load) Amps, 60 Hz electrical required. 50 SCFM @ 100 PSI air required. Net weight 7,000 lbs..

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SAWS

GOOSENECK ROLL OFF TRUSS TRAILERS 26', 32', 36' & 40' available, Split Rollers optional

1999 Alpine SpeedCut Centerline Pull-Arm Saw 1999 Alpine Metra Cut, model SSA-17, pull arm, centerline saw. 16″ blade, maximum cutting depth of 6″, maximum scarf length of 31″, 164 deg. cutting range and 5 HP motor. Includes push-button on/off controls and analog angle measure on turntable.

Need re-assembly. 220/440 volt, 3 phase electrical required.

Call For Pricing, FOB OR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

New Monet Power Deck Infeed Decks Heavy-duty, 5-chain feed system to bring material to the infeed of the component saw.

16′ wide x 20′ long x 36″ high. Transfers 6′ to 20′ lumber lengths. Option for 6-arm Power Deck available at an additional cost.

Features auto-feed advance, foot pedal override forward and reverse, variable speed control, double bearing construction, softstart and soft-stop and e-stop cable. Base price shown. 480 volt, 3 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. (Prices start at $31,000.)

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2016 Alpine AutoMill HP Component Saw Alpine AutoMill HP, model 349C component saw. Servo controlled computerized saw sets up in 2 to 19 seconds and downloads from a network, or by using a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw works in both automated (downloading files), semiautomated control (via touch-screen input) or manual mode. It has (23) axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, and auto management reporting.

The HP cuts from 2′-6″ to 20′-0″ long material in size range from 2×3″ through 2×12″, and 4-angle floor webs from 2′-0″. Includes [3] 18″, [1] 20″ and [1] 30″ blades with air brakes, Windows 7 o/s and under-saw scrap conveyor. The Windows 7 o/s can be upgraded to a version of Windows 10 that will be supported until 2032, at an additional expense.

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Monet FWA 500 CA Automated Floor Web Saw In answer to the demands of high-volume customers comes the Monet DeSauw FWA 500 CA (Automated Controls) floor web saw. The 500 CA is perfect for component manufacturers who routinely run floor trusses in high volumes with variable web geometry. Another primary feature is enhanced safety through automation which eliminates the need to open the saw motor cabinets other than for periodic service. The 500 CA includes automation for all blades, including the fixed cut-off blade for minimal waste. Lumber infeed speed is variable up to sixty (60) boards per minute, while the powered carriage utilizes rack and pinion drive with airlock for set accuracy throughout the production run. Your operator will easily download batches to the 500 CA saw from your design software via an ethernet connection to a MS Windows 10 industrial PC with a 17″ monitor housed in a stand-alone console. If you frequently batch floor web cutting, and if enhanced safety with increased productivity are a concern, then an automated Monet FWA 500 CA may be the right selection for you. More information click

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TWE will standardize truss data from all 5 major plate providers, automate work-minute calculations for costing and estimating, and export applicable data and results to AppWright.

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Freedom to Choose Any Plate Vendor Without Disrupting Your Operation: Part 2 Todd Drummond

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When changing plate vendors could require rebuilding workflows, relocating information, retraining departments, or interrupting customer service, the CM enters negotiations with limited practical leverage. In response, the Truss WorkMinute Estimator (TWE) is being developed to reduce that dependency so management can evaluate all five major plate vendors based on pricing, engineering capability, support, responsiveness, availability, and the overall value of the relationship.

This is not about threatening good suppliers. It is about remaining with a supplier because the relationship continues to earn the business — not because the CM feels operationally trapped. That is negotiating from a position of strength.

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Continuity: Customer, project, costing, scheduling, and operating information remains available when the CM makes a legitimate plate-vendor change.

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Better costing: Existing KPIs remain in place while TWE adds automated work minutes and gross-margin comparisons for each work order.

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Control of the data: The CM controls access, database location, exports, analysis, retention, and use of its information.

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AI-ready reporting: Every report in the first release will be exportable for AI analysis while deeper AI integration is prepared around client needs.

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Change Suppliers Without Rebuilding the Business With TWE, you can accomplish a comprehensive change from one plate vendor to another with little interruption or pain. The design team makes the proper transition to the selected vendor’s engineering software and connector plates, and then the rest of the company continues operating within the same browser-based project-management environment.

Sales still has the customer history.

Estimating still has the quotes and costing records. Scheduling still sees priorities and promised dates.

Customer service still has communications, documents, approvals, and project status. Management still has the historical KPIs and completed-job information needed to understand performance.

Plate-vendor engineering software has an essential purpose: helping the design team produce properly engineered structural components using that vendor’s products. Broader project-management responsibilities are different. Scheduling, costing, customer communications, workflow, tasks, documents, approvals, and reporting will be managed through AppWright, a fully customizable browser-based application used daily by thousands of users.

TWE provides a standardized bridge from the selected plate vendor’s engineering information into the CM’s AppWright project-management workflow. AppWright is used daily in over a hundred CM and LBM locations every day. This integration allows the design team to remain focused on engineering while the rest of the company continues working within one consistent system.

Keep Your KPIs and Add Work Minutes Most CMs already use board feet (BF), piece count, material markup, sales dollars, gross-margin dollars, and other common costing and production KPIs. TWE is not being developed to replace those measurements.

Management will continue using the methods it already understands and trusts. TWE adds automated work minutes based on the CM’s unique equipment and material setup.

Equipment type, lumber sizes, material choices, setup requirements, cutting methods, assembly processes, material handling, and production quantities all affect the work required. Two work orders can contain nearly the same BF and piece count yet require very different amounts of setup, cutting, assembly, and support time.

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TWE will generate standardized work minutes using time-andmotion study principles, practical manufacturing experience, and lean manufacturing best practices. The structure is standardized, but the results reflect the equipment, materials, and production methods configured for the individual CM. TWE will not ask management to abandon the KPIs it already trusts. It will connect those measurements to the manufacturing time required to produce the work.

The internal reports will compare BF, pieces, and other common units with expected work minutes. That gives management another practical way to understand how different work orders consume limited plant capacity.

Reveal Work Order Contributions to the Bottom Line The more important comparison is gross-margin dollars.

TWE’s internal costing reports are being designed to show the total gross-margin dollars expected from a work order and how those dollars compare with the KPIs management already uses. Leadership will be able to review gross margin per BF, per piece, and per work minute alongside the workorder totals.

Gross margin is not the same as net profit, but it is the contribution each order makes toward overhead and the bottom line.

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Executives need to know not only whether a job produces margin dollars, but how efficiently it produces them from limited equipment time, labor capacity, and plant space.

A work order can look attractive by BF, piece count, or total sales and still consume too much manufacturing time for the gross margin it produces. Gross margin per work minute provides management with another way to judge how effectively each work order uses limited manufacturing capacity.

Gross Margin ÷ Work Minutes = Economic Return on Production Time Another order with fewer BF may make a stronger contribution because it moves through the plant with less setup, handling, cutting, and assembly time. TWE is intended to make that difference visible before management commits valuable capacity.

This is where the ROI becomes practical. Better information can support better bids, job selection, scheduling, overtime decisions, and earlier identification of work that needs a different price or production method. It can also help leadership decide where equipment investment, training, process improvement, or added capacity will produce the strongest return.

Busy does not always mean profitable. TWE is being developed to show which work is contributing positively and which work is using too many resources for the return it produces.

Protect the Data You’ve Earned Customer, costing, production, and performance information are company assets. Their security, location, accessibility, and ownership should be treated that way.

The current TWE database is hosted through Amazon Web Services (AWS). Each client will also be able to select an acceptable database location, including AWS or another environment, provided it includes reliable backups, appropriate protection, and the availability required for daily operations.

Company information will be protected through user-level administrative rights. Employees will receive access based on their responsibilities, and user activity will be recorded so management can determine who accessed information, what actions were taken, and when.

The governing principle is straightforward: the data generated through TWE belongs to the CM. The company can retain, export, analyze, transfer, and use that information for its own business needs.

Software should help management control the operation, not trap critical information or make it dependent on one supplier relationship.

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First Release and Upcoming Versions The tentative target for TWE’s initial production release is December 1, 2026. The first release is being developed to include: •

Compatibility with all five major plate-vendor environments

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The AppWright project-management connection

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Automated work minutes based on CM equipment and material selections

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Comparisons with BF, pieces, other familiar KPIs, and gross-margin dollars

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Role-based user access and recorded user activity

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Reports exportable for AI analysis

Full AI integration is still pending, but preparation is underway. Client responses will help determine which AI capabilities provide practical management value without compromising data security, ownership, or confidential business information.

The tentative spring 2027 development plan includes tracking actual shop labor and comparing it directly with estimated TWE work minutes. Management will be able to see where performance matches expectations, where a standard may need adjustment, and where equipment, staffing, training, material flow, or the production process needs attention.

TWE is also intended to integrate with existing manufacturing equipment for file handling and additional operating needs.

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The long-term objective is to bring the CM’s useful operating data into one secure management environment for live, near-real-time operational visibility and analysis. Leadership should be able to compare actual performance with expectations, identify issues sooner, and act while there is still time to improve the result.

Freedom With Responsibility TDC fully supports proper agreements between plate vendors and component manufacturers.

TWE will not encourage or assist a CM in using one plate vendor’s engineering software with another vendor’s connector plates unless the engineering software provider has given express permission.

Each CM remains responsible for understanding and honoring its plate-vendor contracts, software licenses, product approvals, engineering requirements, and related obligations.

Supplier freedom and contractual integrity can and should exist together.

Come talk with me in Booth 817 at BCMC in September. I would like to hear how your company measures BF, pieces, gross margin, capacity, and labor — and what it would mean to compare those familiar KPIs with standardized work minutes in one secure management environment.

Todd Drummond Consulting helps manufacturers identify what is limiting performance, whether it begins with workflow, labor visibility, capacity planning, training, scheduling, handoffs, or leadership decisions.

With nearly 40 years of manufacturing experience and almost 25 years as a full-time consultant, I provide practical guidance that helps leaders simplify work, improve flow, reduce waste, protect margins, and move forward with confidence. Review my client testimonials to see what other manufacturers have said about working with Todd Drummond Consulting.

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Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing model 7000, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2-inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 96" tall x 10-foot-wide welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame width extension to 13-ft, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum, and midway fence.

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W E N 2007 Alpine ALS 276 Linear Saw Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2×4 through 2×12, cuts bevels from 90 to 25 degrees, 60”+ scarf cuts, optimizes material, production rates +2000 pieces per 8 hr. shift. Includes 16- foot ICC-brand infeed deck, 20-foot-long infeed roller and 16-foot powered outfeed conveyor, Matthews “Mperia V” series 8000 printer (one 3

½” face) added in 2022, and undersaw belt scrap conveyor. All servo controlled functions. Windows 10 o/s. Includes Servotronix upgrade, recent saw head bushing, bevel motor and gearbox installed in 2024, spare blade, all available spare parts and digital operator’s manual.

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FOB Quebec New ASI Radial Arm Saw with Length/Angle Automation • New saw design with double slide • minimizing footprint • Roller slide reducing risks of injury by • lowering the effort pulling the saw • Hybrid aluminum-steel construction • combining the robustness of steel for the • frame with the lightness of aluminum • • for the moving head • High resistance powder coat paint • surface finish • •

Blade travel adjusts automatically depending on the saw angle Saw arbor type 5 HP motor with integrated mechanical brake (575 Volts – 3 phases) Angles from 10° to 110° Head overall travel length of 26in 18in saw blade 5.5in cutting height Complete « wrap-around » blade guard 4in dust collector connection

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 7400 XL Panel Saw Ready for long hours of accurately cutting OSB, fiberglass reinforced sheathing, and virtually any other sheathing material specified. The 7400 XL features a quiet 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8″ maximum thickness, accuracy within 0.005 inches, 96" tall x 13-foot-wide welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. The 7400 XL is dust-collection-ready for easy connection. Options available include digital readouts for vertical cuts, laser guide, stop bar, dust vacuum and midway fence.

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NEW! New Monet DeRobo Linear Saw New, DeRobo linear saw by Monet organizes "fill" boards to increase optimization of each board, can produce unlimited scarf cuts, cuts 1 or 2 boards at a time and cuts webs, chords, wedges, rafters and open-stair stringers. Works with all major connector plate manufacturer's software. Features include 22 inch blade, left-to-right feed direction standard, lumber push and pull grippers for more accuracy, ink marking on the 1 1/2" face of the incoming boards and small piece capture and delivery to the front of the saw for easy access. Infeed deck and bunk feed are shown as options only. 480 volt, 3phase.

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Visual user interface with standard ‘Auto Fill’ feature makes choosing the job and sheet-cutting order easy to determine. Files are downloadable allowing for minimum waste. Saw station reads WBX file format (Alpine) or EHX file format (MiTek) or CSV files with manipulation.

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Finding Real Value in Every Truss By the Paragon Team

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omponent manufacturers are operating in a market with little room for waste. Housing demand is difficult to predict. Material prices shift quickly. Labor is expensive and difficult to find. Customers still expect competitive pricing, dependable schedules, and fast turnaround. Those pressures are outside a component manufacturer’s control. You cannot determine next quarter’s lumber prices or when a builder will release the next project. But every truss contains dozens of smaller decisions you can control.

A different lumber grade, alternative web configuration, or slight adjustment to a connector plate’s angle can change a component’s cost. Each decision may seem small on one truss. Repeated across components and projects moving through a plant, those decisions can become meaningful. Designing a truss that passes code is only the first step. The real goal is finding the specific design that fits your shop’s purchasing strategy, design standards, and production flow.

Passing Is the Starting Point Structural analysis answers an essential question: Does this component satisfy the design requirements?

Once the answer is yes, the component can move forward. In a busy design office, that is often where the search ends. Designers have deadlines, jobs waiting in the queue, and production teams depending on them.

Manually testing every combination of lumber, webs, and plates is rarely practical.

But a passing design is not necessarily the most economical design. There may be several valid ways to solve the same component. One solution may use a higher lumber grade with fewer webs. Another may use a lower grade with a different web configuration. One may require larger plates square to the joint, while another uses a different plate angle or position. All may satisfy the structural requirements without carrying the same material cost or production impact. Finding those alternatives requires more than checking whether a component passes. It requires exploring the decisions within it and understanding their tradeoffs.

Look Beyond Lumber Size Lumber size is often the first variable that comes to mind with truss optimization. But meaningful savings can be found elsewhere.

Lumber Grades The highest available grade is not always necessary. Selecting a different grade can lower material cost while meeting the required performance. But changing one member can affect the rest of the truss. A lower grade may require another adjustment, so its value cannot be measured by looking at that board alone. The right answer also depends on purchasing and inventory. A less expensive grade provides little benefit if the shop does not stock it, cannot source it reliably, or must introduce another SKU for limited use.

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Web Configurations The web pattern is another opportunity. Different configurations can change member counts and lengths, required grades, joint forces, and the plates connecting them. A configuration that uses less lumber may introduce more pieces to cut and assemble. Another may use an additional web but allow lower-cost material elsewhere. The most economical answer depends on whether the shop is prioritizing raw material, production simplicity, cutting efficiency, or some balance of all three.

Plate Placement and Angle Connector plates offer opportunities that are easy to overlook. A small change in placement or orientation may use a plate more effectively. In some conditions, a slight angle can create a better solution than keeping the plate square to the member. That does not mean every plate should be rotated. Some manufacturers welcome angled plates when they produce a material benefit. Others prefer familiar, standardized placement on the production floor. Both priorities are valid. Optimization isn’t a single calculation; it’s a sequence of connected choices where one change impacts every other part of the component.

The Cheapest Truss Is Not the Same for Everyone Optimization is rarely a straightforward math problem with a single, clear answer. In the real world, the “best” design depends entirely on your specific operation. One manufacturer may want to minimize total material cost. Another may prioritize fewer webs and simpler assembly. A shop with a deep lumber inventory may be comfortable using several grades, while another may prefer to limit the number of grades moving through the plant. Plate availability, purchasing agreements, saw capabilities, labor, and established production practices can all change the value of a design.

Even two plants within the same company may define an optimized component differently.

Software shouldn’t dictate what a manufacturer prioritizes. Instead, it should give you direct control over the variables that matter most to your production.

Optimization on Your Terms This practical perspective is what drives our development of single-component optimization within Paragon D.A.N. Rather than stopping at the first passing design, D.A.N. is being developed to explore alternative solutions and identify opportunities that would be difficult to evaluate manually. That can include considering different lumber grades, testing web configurations, and examining plate placement and orientation.

Generating options is easy; the real value comes from filtering those choices through your shop’s actual preferences. If your shop wants to avoid certain lumber grades, that preference matters. If you value fewer pieces over the absolute lowest material cost, that matters. If angled plates are acceptable only when they create a meaningful benefit, that matters too.

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The designer remains an essential part of the process. D.A.N. is not intended to replace the experience required to understand a component, a customer, or a production environment. It is intended to help designers explore more possibilities, compare the tradeoffs, and make better-informed decisions without manually rebuilding the same truss again and again. Optimization should make expertise more powerful, not remove it from the process.

Small Savings at Production Scale Not every optimized component will produce a dramatic result. Sometimes the improvement may be a small change in lumber, a different web, or a more efficient plate. The value comes from finding those opportunities consistently.

A modest material improvement repeated across a large job can affect the margin on that project. Repeated across months of production, it can influence the economics of the entire operation. Just as importantly, having more visibility into the available options gives manufacturers a stronger basis for deciding where they are willing to make tradeoffs and where they are not.

In a strong market, small inefficiencies can be easy to overlook. In a difficult market, they deserve attention.

More Control When the Market Is Hard Component manufacturers cannot control every force acting on their businesses. But they should have more control over the decisions inside their components.

That begins with recognizing that there may be more than one right way to design the same truss. The best solution is the one that satisfies the structural requirements while aligning with the materials, capabilities, and priorities of the shop that will build it.

At BCMC 2026, we will be sharing more of our work on Paragon D.A.N. and single-component optimization. We look forward to showing how small design decisions can reveal new opportunities for savings, and how manufacturers can remain in control of what an optimized component means for their operation.

Because the best truss is not simply the one that passes. It is the one that works best for you.

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New Monet 5-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4×2 floor truss webs from 13 inches and 90-90 blocks from 7 inches, to 4 foot long maximum length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixedquadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, scrap conveyor and cut-off blade. Options available for longer carriage length, incline scrap conveyor, and choice of shaker or belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase, 60 Amp electrical. 50 PSI air at 5 CFM required.

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2022 Wescana Finish Roller Press

Wescana WFR16, 16-ft final roller with 24″ diameter rollers. Twin 5 HP drive systems (10 HP total), with dual safety bars and dual e-stop buttons. 460V, 14A, 3-phase electrical required.

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ACTUALLY, WE CAN SAY QUITE A LOT WITH LASER ACCURACY. To see meaningful labor savings, quality improvement and production gains, SL Lasers with their easy-to-see green light are nothing short of illuminating. They enhance worker accuracy and productivity, regardless of experience or primary language. They can reduce tedious setup time by up to 70%. No complex training or costly service agreements are required. And SL Lasers integrate seamlessly with any component design software and are quickly installed over existing equipment. We’ve been trailblazers in wood component laser projection since its very beginning, and we’re still delivering more rapid ROI for roof truss, wall and floor panel producers every day. Contact our enlightening team at Wood Tech Systems to see how SL Laser can deliver for you.

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Four Eagle Production Presses with Jig Table • (4) Eagle Production Presses (1 new in 2023, 2 with new pumps within the last 3 years, 1 with older Simplex motor) • (2) TP300 C-Clamps (Roof & Floor Trusses) • (2) TP600 C-Clamps (Extra Throat Depth for 2x8 & 2x10 Roof Trusses) • 25 Ton Cylinder • 5 1/4" x 6 1/4" Platen • 220 Volt / 1 Phase • Jig Table • (2) 40' Steel Beams • (4) Beam Trolleys $37,500 FOB CO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Commercial Machinery Fabricators 12' Finish Roller • 12’ Long x 18” Diameter Rollers • Front and Rear Safety Bars • Adjustable Roller Height (1 1/2” and 3 1/2”) $14,900 NOW $13,900 FOB IA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

EMSI Field Repair Press EMSI 10 Ton Field Repair Truss Press System. Complete with: 1/2 HP, 115 Volt, 50/60 Cycle Universal Motor – Operates at voltage as low as 60 volts. 10,000 PSI Portable Power Pack with Two Speed Operation – 200 cu in/min @ 0–200 psi, 20 cu in/min @ 200–10,000 psi and Externally Adjustable Relief Valve (unit weight 55 lbs.). C-Clamp Assembly with 8" Maximum Reach, 4" x 5" Pressing Platen (optional platen available for 4” x 2”). Independent 10 Ton Hydraulic Cylinder. 10’ Hydraulic Hose Assembly with Quick Disconnect Coupling. Handle with 24 Volt Remote Electrical Pendant.

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1977 Joos Stand-alone Hydraulic Press 1977 Joos stand-alone hydraulic press, model HP-150, platen is 10-ft wide x 5-ft deep x 2-ft high. Used by seller to press RV trusses. 240 volt, 3 phase, 80 Amp electrical required. $9,995 NOW $8,499 FOB OR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2002 Krepl-Stroj End-eject Floor Truss Machine End-eject floor machine with floor finish roller press, 40-ft working length, builds 12″ to 24″ deep 4×2 floor trusses. Clamping is ontable air cylinders with toggle controls. Includes idler roll leading to floor finish press. Gantry press head has a 7 HP drive motor.

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By Kathryn Pedde the movement of lumber and sheet goods from bunks to staging areas live on a monitor via 3D digital twin technology, all without manual labor or forklift handling. You’ll also see the compact footprint of 180 SKUs via a 3D scale model. Moreover, you’ll learn about the next iteration of JAX’s proven technology in Roxie, the future of I-joist cutting optimization and retrieval. JAX, JAX-XL, and Roxie consolidate inventories into a considerably smaller space and reduce most spoilage.

Both JAX-XL and Roxie use a lengthened version of JAX’s overhead gantry, picking from a 2D arrangement of inventory rather than JAX’s linear arrangement. Beneath the proven mechanical functionality of these systems lies sophisticated inventory management software developed by Q4US. Both innovations were the result of our dozens of visits to lumber and EWP yards, walking through the large acreage devoted to outside storage yards. We watched large forklifts navigating through a maze of material stacks, only to pick a handful of sticks. Adjacent to most stacks was a broken bundle that was unbanded, with loose material exposed to the elements. We also watched lift operators unstack materials by hand, lift individual pieces onto forks, re-band picked pieces, and return through the maze to a flatbed delivery truck.

By relocating all partial bunks to a covered building, JAX-XL can pick from 180 SKUs of sticks or sheet goods, without manual labor, risk of injury, or forklift expense, resulting in considerably reduced inventory shrink. The JAX-XL open-sided enclosure occupies a maximum footprint of 30,000 sq ft and can be tailored to specific requirements.

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Our BCMC model has 31 bays, each containing multiple SKUs, that are accessed by two overhead gantries with end-of-arm tools that automatically traverse along the gantries to the desired bunk location. Each bunk is contained in a cradle that can be accessed from beneath with an automated guided vehicle (AGV). When the cradle for a given SKU is emptied, the JAX-XL gantry removes it overhead, while the AGV moves bunks sequentially to fill the empty space, thereby opening space on the perimeter of the enclosure that can be filled when the AGV delivers a preloaded cradle.

JAX-XL software optimizes the picking process to minimize gantry movements and deliver materials in a sequence that facilitates creation of pyramid-shaped stacks. Also included with JAX-XL is the real-time inventory management system proven by JAX to keep track of stockage levels and report usage to accounting software.

We look forward to meeting you at BCMC and demonstrating the JAXinspired material handling automation for moving lumber, sheet goods, and I-joists. To see the JAX hardware in operation, please plan to visit our plant near SBCA’s Open Quarterly Meeting on December 8–10 in Charlotte, NC.

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TruStance Pedestal Jig System The TruStance Pedestal Jig System was developed to solve the problems associated with pedestal jig systems, while retaining and enhancing all the advantages. The system features track mounted pedestals with a track and lockdown design, movable pedestals, and a roller lift assembly. The pedestal tops are 30″ above the floor, creating a comfortable working height. The ability to configure the system in a very small footprint makes it ideal for any size truss plant. It is designed to use with a ‘C-clamp’ type press.

With the ability to install the interchangeable crossmembers and angle iron stops on both track mounted and movable pedestals, the system can be configured to meet the needs of even the most complicated truss designs.

Movable pedestals can be moved and locked down efficiently; the 4″ thick steel base provides the weight needed to keep them in position.

Bottom chord pedestals are installed on the steel track mounted to the floor. Pedestals are easy to move and rigidly lock into place with threaded rod locks.

The optional air activated roller lift assembly raises the truss above the jig to be easily ejected. Its versatile design allows it to be configured for any set-up.

TruStance recommends a (16) pedestal system for roof trusses to 60-ft in span. 120 volt, 1 phase, 20 Amp electrical required. 50 PSI air required.

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Used Pacific AutoPress 16 RT (1) AutoPress 16RT high speed Hydraulic Gantry with 14' X 30" Press Platen | (11) 1” Steel J-Slot Steel/Plastic Top Table sets 8’ wide X 16' | (28) WizardPDS® ChannelS® spaced 24” o/c. | (11) Pneumatic Rack & Pinion End Eject Lifters for end ejection of truss. | (1) Zone control air system for truss ejectors. | 88’ Overhead power supply to Gantry. | Recessed Raised 85# Floor Track. | Wired for 480 Volt X 3 Phase Operation.

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Used - Pacific AutoPress 14 LT AutoPress 14LT high speed Hydraulic Gantry with 14' X 24" Press Platen| 2017 (7) WizardPDS® Ready 1” Steel Slotted Top Table sets 8’ wide X 14' | 2017 (28) WizardPDS® assemblies spaced 24” o/c, complete.| 2017 (7) Pneumatic Rack & Pinion End Eject Lifters for end ejection of truss, positioned between table sets.| (1) Zone control air system for truss ejectors. | 56’ Overhead power supply to Gantry. | 85# RR Floor Track | Gantry Park stations. | Wired for 480 Volt X 3 Phase Operation Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com

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Used - Pacific Automation 60 foot Peak Up Stacker Set of (7) lift arms with indexing heads. | Adjustable pop-up platform / single target for triggering stacking cycle. | Powered truss conveyor as shown. | Control panel with auto and manual stacking mode. | Machine wired for 480 Volt / 3 phase operation Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com

Used - Pacific AR16 Finish Press Complete the plate embedment process in roof and/or floor trusses with the Pacific Automation Auto Roll 16 Finish Press System. | (1) Pacific Automation Auto Roll Finish Press Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com

Used Tee-Lok Roof Press (1) TOF Tee-Lok Roof Gantry | (8) 72” Slotted steel top tables | 62’ & 85# RR track with anchor plates | Side Eject | Machine wired for 480 Volt / 3 phase operation Call For Pricing Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com

Tee-Lok 14' x 120' Roller Gantry System • 2 Each - Tee-Lok 14' x 18" Diameter Gantry Rollers with Ride Platform • Gantry Floor Rail with Table Support • 15 Each - Tee-Lok 8' x 14' Drilled & Tapped Steel Top Tables (stored outside) • Roof Truss Jig Hardware • Skatewheel Ejectors (between tables) • Skatewheel Receivers (between truss rollers) • Tee-Lok 14' x 24" Diameter Finish Roller (stored outside) • Excludes Inside & Outside Truss Rollers • Available Early May • Video available upon request

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Used Tee-Lok Finish Press (1) Tee-Lok Finish Press | Standard roller size: 24” | Controls: Forward / Reverse / E-Stop Button / Safety Shutdown Bars | Shipping weight: 13,000 lb. | Roller length: 14'| Machine wired for 480 Volt / 3 phase operation.

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At AMT Robotics, we are focused on providing the right solutions for customers – automated equipment that allows them to get to the next level of safety, quality, productivity, and capacity without jeopardizing the strength of their balance sheet. One example of this is our recent decision to offer the ForwardLeap Sheathing Bridge as an entry-level alternative to our HyperLeap Sheathing Bridge.

The Same Processing Speed in a More Affordable Package – We are proud of our Patent Pending Continuum Dual Coil Articulating Nailing Head. With the ability to switch between two 1,500 nail coils in a 6” wide head, it sets a new standard for tool density (8 heads on one side of the bridge with piggyback options for additional tooling) and drastically fewer stoppages for reloading (multiple secondary coils can be reloaded at one time).

However, many customers do not need more than 4 heads working together on the same side of the bridge to achieve the volume they require. An AMT 4-head bridge is faster than our competitors’ machines with 6 heads split between two sides of the bridges. For these customers, 7”-wide Single Coil Articulating Nail Heads give them the tool density they need to get multiple heads above and below rough openings.

Nailing speed is the same as our Dual Coil Heads utilizing the same operating software. The lower profile bridge fits in tighter factory spaces, and more frequent but faster nail loading cycles do not prevent them from achieving their production goals.

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Compared to the HyperLeap Bridge, the ForwardLeap is a simpler design requiring fewer parts with less weight and a more compact assembly. The reduction in price (particularly with multiple heads) is significant, which puts a fully automated sheathing station within reach for any wall panel business.

We are always open to refining our ideas on how to make these systems even better. Reach out when you’re ready to discuss which of our solutions is right for your operation.

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1987 Alpine tracked roof truss gantry with 1995 second gantry press head: 14′ x 151-ft working length system includes (1) 1987 14-ft x 18-inch diameter gantry head with 5 HP motor, (1) 1995 Alpine model 700 RAM Roll-AMaster gantry head, 14-ft x 18-inch diameter roll and 5 HP motor, (21) 14-ft x 67-inch wide tables with slotted steel tops and skatewheel ejectors, (21) receiving arms, (313) feet of crane rail, all available aisle pads & hardware, and electrical bus bar supply. 208 volt, 3 phase, 21.5 Amps electrical required for each press head. Center conveyor and finish press shown in some of the photos are not included.

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Klaisler Floor Truss Machine with riding platform and 24″ dia. roller. Builds trusses up to 40′ in length. Side-eject, push-button controls with riding operator’s platform. Twin 5 h.p. gear-drive systems, raised crane rail, 230v, 3 phase, with dual-safety bars. $44,997

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Teelok 115-ft Side-eject Roof Gantry Line Teelok Roof Gantry -115-ft working length, side-eject system with (18) Tee-Slot tables 6×14′ each, (2) Tee-Lok 14’x18″ dia. roller gantries, (2) 6×8-ft slotted steel parking stations that can be used to build heel conditions, (2) end masts, festoon electrical supply cable and any available jigging hardware. Tables are slotted steel with skate wheel ejectors. Four of the tables are missing ejectors. The center conveyor system and transfer roll shown in some of the photos are not included. 230 / 460 volt 3 phase electrical required. www.woodtechsystems.com 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2005 MiTek Hydraulic Splicer Model 88560-501 Splices 2″ x 4″ chords with a maximum plate size of 3″ x 12″. Dual hand controls with foot-pedal activation allows for safer operation, 3- second cycle time, 5 HP, hydraulic system with 20 gallon reservoir.

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Stacker $79,997 FOB NY 2023 NWH Vertical Roof Truss Stacker, stacks roof trusses from 20-ft to 60-ft spans. Includes (6) pedestals at 12-ft on center, (4) receiving arms, (6) receiver stands, (1) continuous drive shaft, (1) 3 HP Sumimoto drive, (1) electrical control panel, and (1) 50-ft adjustable target rail.

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PE & E 40' Floor Truss Machine • Table Mounted 24" Diameter Gantry Roller with Safety Bars • 6' x 50' Table with Fire Hose Clamping • Floor Truss Length to 40', Depth to 24" • ____ Volt - 3 Phase • Need some rewelding/fastening of table clamping system $26,900 FOB NM Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

MiTek / Tee-Lok Steel Production Tables MiTek / Tee-Lok Production Tables – Ten (10) tables designed for track on floor systems. Tables are fully-reconditioned 6′ x 14′ slotted, 3/4″ steel-top tables with new skate-wheel ejectors, and air controls.

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80′ Side Eject Klaisler Tracked gantry System – 80′ working length side eject gantry system includes (19) 56″ x 14′ plastic top tables, (2) 24″ diameter gantry rollers, Klaisler model #: TR214-24, 14-ft final roller with 24″ diameter rolls, and rail track. $83,893

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Delivering insight, accuracy, and increased throughput for small but crucial assemblies.

As offsite construction advances in efficiency, data visibility, and precision, component manufacturers (CMs) are reassessing each production stage’s impact on throughput. And small truss and hip roof manufacturing represents an area primed for improvement.

While small components are an essential part of every job, when CMs use their longer span tables or makeshift tables, profitability typically suffers.

The introduction of the Alpine Small Component Table (SCT) with SpeedSet Automation is a purpose-built solution designed to optimize the production of small components.

The SCT enables operators to accurately position the pucks to assemble components, reducing variability and improving overall build quality.

Alpine Small Component Table – built for speed.

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A More Strategic Approach While essential to many roof systems, small components (trusses under 20 feet), can disrupt production flow, tying up labor and equipment necessary for building larger trusses. The SCT offers a more strategic approach, allowing CMs to redirect this work to a dedicated, compact platform while keeping primary production tables focused on high-value, large-span trusses. It also facilitates the use of automation to deliver quality and repeatability that’s not achievable with makeshift tables.

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At the core of the SCT is SpeedSet Automation, which delivers automated jigging for rapid and repeatable setup. The SCT enables operators to accurately position the pucks to assemble components, reducing variability and improving overall build quality. It replaces manual layout methods with automated positioning to achieve consistent results across every job.

Faster Truss Assembly Complementing the hardware is the SmartView System, an optional overhead display that provides real-time guidance. Builders can view truss dimensions, plate information, location, and lumber size directly above their work surface, reducing guesswork and minimizing errors.

The visual interface speeds up assembly and supports less experienced workers to achieve highquality output. Unlike traditional manual workstations, which lack production tracking, the SCT integrates a real-time feedback loop, enabling managers to monitor job status, track completion rates, and gain insights into labor performance.

This level of transparency supports better decision making and keeps projects on schedule.

The system also features pneumatic lift-outs to simplify the ejection of completed trusses and improves material handling efficiencies, which helps reduce physical strain. The table’s adaptable plastic surface allows for custom blocking that provides flexibility for a wide range of small components.

The SmartView system is an optional overhead display for real-time guidance.

The overall improvement on small component assembly helps bring structure, consistency, and data integration to what has traditionally been a manual workflow. As CMs look to optimize margins, boosting small component productivity can significantly improve profitability and timeliness. With the SCT, Alpine® delivers a targeted solution that aligns with the broader shift toward smarter, more connected manufacturing environments – Build More.

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• 300' x 80' Building & Adjacent Land (for sale or lease) • Used CMF 14' x 60' Roller Gantry System • Powered Transfer Roller & Powered Exiting Conveyor • Reconditioned Klaisler Finish Roller • Outside Non-Powered Conveyor • 2025 3 Head SL Laser Truss Projection System • 2025 ASI Automated Truss Saw • 2022 Spida Automated Apollo Saw • Used CMF Trackless Floor Truss Machine

• 2022 Complete Wall Panel Line (Component Table, Framing Table with Panel Bridge, Conveyor) • 2022 Craneveyor Crane System with Electric Hoist & Wall Panel Lift • 2022 Spida Ink Jet Plate Marker • 2024 Lakeside 40' Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer • Material Carts & Wall/Truss Dollies • Located in Edmond, OK (north side of Oklahoma City)

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Clark Floor Truss Jig The Clark floor truss jig allows for on-table building of floor trusses for hydraulic press tables. The jig has pneumatic clamping and allows you to build floor trusses from 10″ to 24″ in depth up to 40 ft. long. $5,990 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2023 2-Head 30 mW LAP Laser System Condition: As-Is, Where-Is Set of (2) 30 mW green Cad-Pro LAP Lasers. Includes mounting brackets, distribution box, projector cables, remote control, and all available system hardware and instructions. 30 mW lasers are better suited to Canadian facilities, but could work in a US location with some additional steps due to regulations. $39,890 FOB BC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

This is the first, self-contained, truly portable repair unit used to press metal truss plates into dimensional lumber at virtually any location. Wood component (roof and floor truss) manufacturers, as well as builders, frequently require a tool to repair metal plate connected, wood truss components. The complete unit is mounted to a wagon built from square tubular steel. Extremely compact at only 28” wide and about 32” long the wagon features four wheels on soft-rubber solid tires, and a steering axle on the front with a handle that makes the unit easily maneuverable. The wagon contains the hydraulic power unit and an area for a portable gas generator. A rack in the back securely stores the C clamp, a standard 25′ hydraulic hose, and an electric power-supply cable.

The clamp is manufactured from T1 steel, cut into a C-shape with a steel tube welded to the front that securely holds the hydraulic cylinder. Pressing is easily performed with a 4×4 magnetized steel platen that holds and presses the truss connecter plates. The C-clamp that weighs less than 30 pounds, features a throat that opens to 4-1/2” inches to accept either 4 x 2 or 2 x 4 lumber. It has a push on and release off switch to cycle the unit. A 10,000-psi electric-overhydraulic power unit pumps hydraulic fluid through a 10,000-psi hose to activate a 10-ton hydraulic cylinder with a 3.9 inch stroke.

The unit can be powered by 120v electric power or an optional 120v, 2200-amp (output), gasoline powered Honda generator, which can also act as a portable power supply out in the field for other singlephase equipment.

• Pressing Capability: 4.5” throat opening presses 2×4 through 4×2, includes a standard 25-foot, HD 10,000 PSI hose, with a 10 TON, 4”x4” magnetized pressing platen.

• Electric/Hydraulic: SPX Hydraulic Technologies – Rockford, IL USA 10,000 PSI / 700 BAR. 10 ton pressing capability • Power Source: The unit is powered by a standard 120v/15 amp electric power or an optional 120v, gasoline powered Honda generator with 2200-watt output capability, which can also act as a portable power supply for other single-phase equipment.

• Warranty: One year from date of purchase on manufactured unit, OEM warranties on hydraulic and optional gas motor

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Alpine PF90 AutoMark Linear Wall Panel Station Processes 16-ft long max. material via a 16-ft long infeed and 16-ft long outfeed conveyor, material pusher, PC and enclosure. The PF90 has the potential to mark each component with critical information that speeds the layout and assembly process. System automatically pushes the lumber from the load position to each cut position and signals the saw to make the cut. Primary saw has had new drive belts, ram valves, touchscreen monitor and print heads installed. Includes second PF-90, located inside of the modified 40-ft high-cube container, can be used for parts. $25,997 FOB AZ Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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New Component Table with Skatewheel Conveyors Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors. 10' x 10' Work Area with Squaring Lip. Gun Holster & Nail Tray. $13,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2024 Panels Plus Squaring Station – B This station (model PP55015) is designed to hold a framed wall panel square while sheathing is applied and manually tacked in place.

Standard table has a capacity for clamping walls from 16′ L to 12’4″ wall height and materials from 2×4 through 2×12. Telescoping function is operated by foot-pedal or push-button controls. This Squaring Station was never installed.

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WALL SHEATHING MACHINE This machine is designed to fasten Sheathing to wall panels made from 2x4 to 2x10, dimensional and engineered lumber. The wall panel is rolled into the sheathing machine from the Framer or Squaring table and clamped to ensure the wall panel is square. The operator then uses the bridge to fasten the sheathing to the wall.

The design concepts used in the single tool bridge are based on that of the multi tool bridge which has been in production for many years. The advantages of the single tool over the multiple tool bridge are more flexibility in the fastener spacing both in the field, on seams, and while stitching the top and bottom plates, fewer tools to maintain.

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Stacking wall panels at the end of your production line can be a real labor-intensive and safety-challenging task. But it doesn’t have to be now, thanks to ProStack. This innovative wall panel stacker literally stacks from the bottom up, reducing awkward overhead lifting & placement, and the risk of head injury. Plus, ProStack frees up at least one worker to return more productively to your core task—building wall panels. Enhanced worker safety and productivity is what ProStack is all about.

Developed for commercial wall panel production facilities this is the remarkable ProStack, fully automated wall panel stacker. The ProStackrelieves your build team from creating a stack of wall panels and keeps them building walls instead. Stacks 2×4 through 2×8 walls up to 20′ in length and up to 12′ in height (taller by special order). The ProStack will automatically center or left or right justify each layer including multiple wall segments on the same layer. For ease of loading in your yard or on the build site, fork pockets are created in two ways: The operator can attach blocking up to 5″ tall to the last wall of the stack prior to entering the stacker, or two shorter walls can be spread apart prior to the second to last row of the stacker. Designed without any overhead frame or apparatus, so no crane inspections are required.

The ProStack is “event driven”, so there is no need to read a file.

Setup and installation is easy too, without the need for complex training or disruption to workflow. So free up your team to do what they do best, and you need to do most, and let ProStack stack your wall panels instead. ProStack can even operate with your existing powered conveyors or select our optional matching conveyors (see the video shown below). 208 volt, 3 phase, 43 Amp base model electrical required. No air required. Footprint is 26′-5″L x 19′-3″W. For additional information Click Here

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raditional, rigid commercial loans often fail component manufacturers because loan payments begin immediately and remain constant, regardless of the realities of a new equipment rollout. The initial ramp-up period involves critical, non-revenue-generating phases: installation, personnel training, machinery calibration to reach peak performance, and dialing in the quality promised by the equipment provider.

Asset-based equipment financing removes this pressure by allowing business owners to customize payment structures to match actual cash flow and production cycles.

Customizing Structures for Ramp-Up and Seasonality With structured financing, a business owner can request tailored payment options at the time of application to accommodate seasonal fluctuations or startup lag: •

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By leveraging flexible equipment financing instead of tying up cash reserves in heavy machinery, component manufacturers keep vital liquidity open to manage raw material fluctuations in lumber, plates, and other essential inputs.

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How Financing Enhances and Accelerates ROI Traditional capital purchases require heavy upfront outlays that drain cash reserves and prolong the payback period. Equipment financing fundamentally alters the return on investment (ROI) equation through three distinct financial mechanics: •

The “Pay-As-You-Earn” Model: Because monthly payments are predictable, the equipment begins generating revenue and labor-saving efficiencies immediately while being paid off in smaller, incremental amounts. The machinery essentially funds its own monthly obligation through increased output.

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Maximized Percentage Return (ROIC): Return on Invested Capital is calculated by dividing net return by the initial cash outlay. Because 100% financing requires virtually no initial capital investment to acquire a major asset line, the percentage-based ROI is exponentially higher than a cash purchase.

By combining the production efficiencies of advanced manufacturing systems with the cash-flow protection of flexible, asset-secured financing, component manufacturers can fast-track profitability and strengthen their market competitiveness.

Whether you lease or finance your next purchase, Acceptance Leasing and Financing can help.

We were established in 1992, which puts us in our 34th year of business. We pride ourselves on our Certified Leasing and Financing Professional designation. We are a member of SBCA and a frequent attendee of the BCMC tradeshows. We can provide financing for any new and, regardless of age, used equipment. We invite you to call us at 412 262-3225 to discuss your next big project.

We make financing or leasing easy with no financial statements required up to $350,000 if qualified!

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EVEN WITH ALL ITS ADVANCES, THE SAME OLD ADAGE RINGS TRUE. NOTHING DRIVES QUITE LIKE A V.8.

Inspired by ten years of intensive field experience and the ample and detailed feedback of numerous customers, we’re pleased to introduce the most advanced, most enhanced and high-performance Terminailer yet - Terminailer V.8. Drawing on invaluable time in the trenches closely evaluating Terminailer’s performance under varying conditions, our engineers have incorporated critical learning and insight to enhance simplicity, performance and operator control. Just part of what V.8 offers includes: •

Vastly enhanced operator control for even greater productivity

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Developed by people who know well the mechanics, safety considerations and business aspects of wall panel production, Terminailer V.8 combines more enhancements & operator-friendly features than ever to take your productivity to the next level and beyond. Contact us to learn even more and to put the V.8 performance in motion at your facility.

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2026 ProStack Automated Wall Panel Stacker with Overhang Option - Stacks 2x4 through 2x8 walls up to 20' in length and up to 12' in wall height. The ProStack will automatically center, left-justify, or right-justify each layer including multiple wall segments on the same layer. Fork pockets are easily created for ease of loading in your yard or on the build site. There is no overhead frame or apparatus, so no hardhats or crane inspections are required. The ProStack is "event driven," so there is no need to read a file or update software.

This ProStack with the Overhang option allows stacking wall panels with sheathing overhangs up to 18". It can be paired with the optional tilt in-feed and/ or powered out-feed conveyors. Please call us today for full details, terms, and pricing. 208 volt, 3 phase, 49 Amp electrical required. Footprint is 26'-5"L x 19'-3"W.

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SUBCOMPONENT TABLES The Panels Plus Subcomponent Tables are designed for building rough opening sections. They feature pop-up rollers, a squaring edge, and a manual telescoping side to easily adjust and set the wall height.

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Market Forecasts and Building Through the Noise Thomas McAnally TheJobLine.com Hiring-Zone.com The Advertiser

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here is a classic business parable about a man who ran a highly successful roadside hot dog stand. He was hard of hearing and had poor eyesight, so he never read the newspapers, listened to the radio, or watched the evening news. Instead, he focused entirely on what he did best: making excellent products, putting up bright signs, and enthusiastically selling to every passerby. His business boomed year after year because his focus remained entirely on his operational execution.

Eventually, his son returned home from a prestigious university with an advanced degree.

Looking at his father’s bustling stand, the son warned, “Father, haven’t you heard the macroeconomic forecasts? A massive economic downturn is coming. Housing starts are going to stall, and you need to prepare for a severe drop in market demand.”

The father thought to himself, “My son goes to a great school and looks at all the market data.

He must know better than I do.”

Anxious about the future, the father decided to mitigate his risk. He drastically reduced his inventory orders, took down his bright road signs, stopped upgrading his setup, and ceased actively pursuing new prospects. He sat back and waited for the bad times to hit.

Sure enough, within weeks, his sales plummeted. The stand went quiet. The father called his son and said, “You were absolutely right, son. We are in the middle of a terrible recession.”

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The Lesson for Component Manufacturers and Off-Site Builders This story perfectly illustrates the danger of the self-fulfilling prophecy, especially in volatile industries like construction supply and structural building components. The vendor’s business did not fail because the underlying economy changed; it failed because he prematurely pulled back on the exact operational strengths that made him successful in the first place.

When external headlines point toward shifting markets, the instinct for many manufacturers is to immediately retreat into survival mode — shelving automation plans, cutting marketing, delaying equipment upgrades, or pulling back on customer outreach. However, pulling back is often what triggers the internal decline, rather than the external market itself.

Proactive adaptability beats operational paralysis every single time. While smart financial planning and inventory management are necessary, cutting the core activities that drive your efficiency and customer connection is a strategic misstep. True industry leaders thrive in any economic cycle by maintaining the quality of their output, optimizing their shop floor, and continuing to aggressively push their value proposition to the market. Don’t let the noise of a shifting market talk you out of your own capacity to build.

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THE BENEFITS JUST KEEP EASILY, SAFELY, NEATLY STACKING UP. Stacking wall panels at the end of your production line can be a real labor-intensive and safety-challenging task. But it doesn’t have to be now, thanks to ProStack. This innovative wall panel stacker literally stacks from the bottom up, reducing awkward overhead lifting & placement, and the risk of head injury. Plus, ProStack frees up at least one worker to return more productively to your core task—building wall panels.

Enhanced worker safety and productivity is what ProStack is all about.

Setup and installation is easy too, without the need for complex training or disruption to workflow. So, free up your team to do what they do best, and you need to do most, and let ProStack stack your wall panels instead. Contact us to learn more today. For a ProStack demonstration video, scan the QR code below.

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New Panels Plus Wall Panel Framing Equipment

Consider Panels Plus wall panel assembly equipment for manufacturers of wood or steel wall panels, floor-panels, and related framing components. Panels Plus is an employee owned, ISO certified, manufacturing company that builds state-of-the-art equipment featuring durable construction, with fit and finish second to none in the structural building component industry. The referenced base framing table allows you to assemble from 7-12 foot wall heights, at industry standard 16 foot lengths, at a working height of 29 to 32 inches.

This framer design includes controls at each end of table, squaring stops and pneumatic clamping for consistent wall panel quality.

Frames 2x4 or 2 x 6 walls, with color-coded, steel stud locators at 16 and 24 inches O.C. spacing. Includes pop-up skate wheels for easy transfer of completed wall frame. Framing table can be configured to receive wall framing light bars, other options include custom buildable wall heights, lengths and auto-indexing of optional 2 or 3 tool carriages.

Additionally from Panels Plus are sheathing tables with features that include foot pedal control at squaring end of table, with squaring stops, roller conveyors at both sides, single pendant controls for bridge, tool spacing at 6 inch centers with 3 inch bridge shift for offset nailing. Tool bridges can accommodate from 2 x 4 to 2 x 8 walls, with seam tilt being standard equipment Panels Plus Tool Bridges are available with single beam or dual beam design for two different tool mounts on one bridge.

Squaring stations, sub-component tables, conveyors and panel lifts are also available to complete the configuration of the wall panel assembly line. Price includes factory installation and training. 50 CFM at 120 psi air. 120 or 230 volt, 1 phase electrical.

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ProStack Wall Panel Tilt In-Feed Conveyor Solving the problem of missed fasteners on exterior sheathing remains one of the primary reasons for call back charges and exceptions noted during jobsite building inspections. Clearly finding and resolving missed fasteners or “shiners” becomes mission critical before a sheathed wall panel leaves the production line.

Our shop-proven, tilting conveyor makes the process safe, fast, and labor efficient.

The ProStack tilt in-feed safely lifts wall segments to 45º in 5 seconds for inspection and on to 75º for easy to reach repairs. This tilt system is also excellent for installing blocking , windows, and other details in your wall panel segments. More information click here. 72,665 FOB ND

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ProStack Wall Panel In-Feed Conveyor ProStack powered in-feed conveyor was engineered to deliver wall panel segments at a matched speed and height into the ProStack automated wall panel stacker. Built for smooth operation and assembled with laser cut, powder-coated finish steel. Base model conveys wall panel segments up to 12’ in height and up to 16’ in length for wall segments up to 1,600 lbs. Extended length systems come in standard 20′ and 24’ length capacity. All models come with adjustable working heights and variable conveyor speeds.

Powered in-feed conveyor section, synchronized chain drive under top and bottom plate for open access, 5-HP, 208v, 3Ph power.

Adjustable working height from 28” to 34”. 16′ length capacity.

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EVEN WITH ALL ITS ADVANCES, THE SAME OLD ADAGE RINGS TRUE. NOTHING DRIVES QUITE LIKE A V.8.

Inspired by ten years of intensive field experience and the ample and detailed feedback of numerous customers, we’re pleased to introduce the most advanced, most enhanced and high-performance Terminailer yet - Terminailer V.8. Drawing on invaluable time in the trenches closely evaluating Terminailer’s performance under varying conditions, our engineers have incorporated critical learning and insight to enhance simplicity, performance and operator control. Just part of what V.8 offers includes: •

Vastly enhanced operator control for even greater productivity

•

A redesigned nail-feed supplying EverWin PN90-PAL industrial nail guns

•

Simplified pneumatics featuring direct air-supply to all six nail guns

•

Even more sub-component profiles for wall design flexibility

•

Rugged durability with pharmaceutical grade assembly

Developed by people who know well the mechanics, safety considerations and business aspects of wall panel production, Terminailer V.8 combines more enhancements & operator-friendly features than ever to take your productivity to the next level and beyond. Contact us to learn even more and to put the V.8 performance in motion at your facility.

765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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Used - IBS Squaring Sheathing Table 16' x 12' Squaring – Sheathing Wall Panel Table | Square walls from 4' x 12' high and 16' long.

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Design That Drives Production A truss plant isn’t just about square footage.

It’s about efficiency, safety, and flow.

CT Darnell Construction’s design-build approach delivers: • Facilities tailored to your operation and equipment • Smarter layouts for safer load-ins and faster turns • Integrated storage and optimized SKU management With nearly 40 years of LBM experience and more than 4,500 completed projects, we build turnkey truss facilities designed to perform from day one.

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The Trident Bridge from TRIAD was engineered from builders’ wish lists: The bridge incorporates a nimble 3 high-capacity tool carriage that provides flexibility without compromising speed and efficiency. At the same time it significantly reduces builder’s tool costs over traditional sheathing bridges.

The Trident Bridge is easily positioned using the operator’s choice of either a joystick or manual rotary actuator. The carriage is lined up with a laser and it nails across each stud while utilizing all three tools in rapidfire succession. The bridge detects any openings and does not fire the tools as the tool carriage traverses them.

TRIAD'S Trident Bridge is more efficient than single tool bar bridges with its unique bidirectional nailing, and always-at-the-ready carriage system.

TRIAD *EXCLUSIVES:

• Handles Vertical OR Horizontal Sheathing* • Handles staggered sheathing*

• Touchscreen allows you to set any field and seam line spacing • Three tools fire across the stud and are triggered in an alternating pattern • Variable speed drive to control speed of firing • Auto sensors the opening and does not fire the tools.

• Easy change out of the tools from nails to staples • Fits Diamond Quad, GEN II and Generation III Tables

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here is a persistent bottleneck in North American truss plants. As operations expand, the need for a dedicated Design Manager becomes critical. Owners and general managers naturally turn to their top-producing Senior Designer, offering them a promotion to lead the department. Yet, increasingly, these top-tier technical experts are politely, but firmly, declining the corner desk.

Management is left wondering why a valued employee would turn down a six-figure salary and a prestigious title. The answer goes far beyond simple payroll math. When you ask a high-producing designer to step into management, you are asking them to take on an “overtime trap,” give up remote work flexibility, and embrace the thankless friction of middle management.

The Math: The “Overtime Trap” On paper, the bump in base pay looks attractive. The illusion collapses when factoring in actual hours worked. When ownership moves a top-tier designer to a flat salary, overtime pay vanishes while hours expand.

They are expected to stay late resolving production conflicts, customer escalations, and software errors. The promotion becomes an effective pay cut per hour worked.

The Lifestyle Tax: WFH vs. The In-Office Plant Fire Beyond the paycheck lies an even bigger hurdle: workplace flexibility. Turnkey senior designers need dual monitors, software access, and quiet focus. Many have established productive remote or hybrid routines, avoiding daily commutes while churning out clean files. Design Managers, however, are almost universally required in the office full-time to handle floor issues, urgent site revisions, and junior designer mentoring.

Asking a senior designer to take the promotion means surrendering work-from-home flexibility, absorbing a daily commute, and standing in the middle of plant drama every day.

The Cultural Shift: Rejecting “Middle-Management Heat” There is also a generational shift in how technical professionals view their careers. Modern senior designers are increasingly comfortable topping out as elite technical experts rather than climbing the corporate ladder.

They recognize middle management as the most stressful tier in manufacturing — squeezed from above by GMs demanding higher margins and from below by junior staff needing handholding or builders demanding field fixes. Taking on middle-management “heat” for minor financial gain is simply a bad trade.

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Balancing the Blame: Structure vs. Strategy •

Management’s Role: You cannot expect a high-producing designer to sacrifice lifestyle and earning potential to solve administrative problems. To attract top technical minds to management, align the financial upside and structure the role to offset lifestyle penalties.

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The Design Manager’s Role: Design leaders must be clear about their professional identity.

Stepping into management means giving up total design autonomy. However, you must push management to define the role clearly demanding the compensation structure, hybrid flexibility, and administrative support necessary to succeed.

Defining a Functional Leadership Track To attract technical leaders, plants must modernize promotion structures: •

Departmental Overrides: Tie bonuses directly to total departmental board-foot output, error reduction, or profitability — ensuring compensation far exceeds what they could make designing alone with overtime.

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Hybrid Management Models: Structure the department so managers work remotely 1–2 days a week for deep reviewing, using in-office days strictly for mentoring and coordination — reducing weekly commute time and transportation costs.

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The Dual-Track System: Separate technical leadership from HR administration. Let a “Technical Lead” review complex layouts and mentor staff, while an “Administrative Manager” handles schedules and client disputes.

Industry Health Check Component manufacturing relies heavily on technical expertise. Forcing your best designers into traditional management roles without addressing the overtime trap or lifestyle penalties risks losing top producers and gaining frustrated managers. Sustaining long-term operational health requires recognizing that leadership must be structured as a rewarding career evolution — not a financial or personal penalty.

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Wind Loads on Trusses per ASCE 7-22 and IBC 2024

By MiTek Engineering Staff

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s the building and construction industry continues to evolve, we strive to enhance and improve our understanding of the loads and conditions that we need to design for, the engineering tools and methods that we use in our analyses, and the materials with which we build. This advancement in our knowledge and understanding is readily reflected in the expansion and enhancement of the building codes.

The adoption of the ASCE 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) brought important changes to the wind loading requirements. In designing roof truss components, properly defining and applying the wind loads in accordance with the project requirements is critical to achieving a successful project and can be one of the most complicated parts of the design process.

While the Engineer of Record (EOR) or the Building Designer (BD) is responsible for defining the wind load criteria needed to design the roof truss components on a project, having an understanding of the wind loading requirements will aid in interpreting and applying these loads. This article provides an overview of the MWFRS Directional & Envelope Procedure wind design methods, Components & Cladding wind loading, Combined wind load analysis, and Tornado Loads, providing insights into the use and application of these methods in designing roof truss components.

Wind Loading Within ASCE 7, the wind loads are defined in terms of the Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS) and Components and Cladding (C&C). The MWFRS is defined as the structural elements designed to provide support and stability for the overall building. Conversely, C&C is defined as elements of the building envelope or elements of building appurtenances that are not part of the MWFRS. For the MWFRS loading, ASCE 7-22 provides two principal options for analysis, the Directional Procedure and the Envelope Procedure. Each of these procedures has specific conditional applications and/or limitations as defined with the code. Additionally, new requirements within ASCE 7-22 require building structures that are Risk Category III, representing a substantial risk to human life in the event of a failure, or Risk Category IV, determined to be essential buildings, be designed to resist Tornado Loads where applicable as part of the new wind load requirements in the code as outlined below.

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MWFRS Directional Procedure The Directional Procedure is the traditional approach for MWFRS wind loads within ASCE 7 which defines wind loading based on the wind direction, principally wind parallel to the ridge or perpendicular to the ridge as it relates to roof truss components. This wind procedure applies to the full range of enclosure classifications, ranging from enclosed, partially enclosed, partially open, and open buildings and is applicable to buildings of all heights.

This wind design procedure accounts for wind applied from a set of defined directions and is based on external pressure coefficients (Cp) multiplied by the gust effect factor (G) and the wind directionality factor (Kd). While it is more detailed, and accounts for the directional effects of the wind, it can produce higher localized pressures at corners and edges in some cases.

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Overall, the Directional Procedure is applicable to most typical buildings, covering the full range of enclosure classifications and all building heights.

MWFRS Envelope Procedure The Envelope Procedure is the former “Low-Rise Buildings” provision in Method 2 of ASCE 7-05 as noted in the commentary to the code. It is applicable to low-rise buildings with a mean roof height of 60 feet or less which are regular-shaped buildings, or buildings with non-rectangular plan shapes, such as L, T, and U shapes based on engineering judgement. It is not intended for buildings with an arched, barrel, or other unusually shaped roof. This wind procedure is limited to buildings with an enclosure classification of enclosed, partially enclosed, or partially open.

This wind design procedure is a non-directional approach, using a global external pressure coefficient (GCpf), combining the gust-effect factor and the external pressure coefficient to represent all wind directions, with the loading “enveloped” to represent the maximum possible wind pressures. It is based on wind tunnel testing research to develop the maximum induced external force to be resisted by rotating the building model through a full 360 degrees. As the procedure is simplified, it is easier to apply but may be less conservative in some cases as it envelopes maximum average pressures but may not reflect localized peak pressures.

The Envelope Procedure is a simplified procedure applicable to low-rise buildings with a mean roof height of 60 feet or less and not intended for buildings with an Open exposure classification.

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Components & Cladding In Components & Cladding, the wind loading is evaluated to reflect the localized pressures on a small effective wind area of the component being designed. For these small effective wind areas, such as that of a single fastener, the localized loads can be quite high, but vary based on the location on the building, exposure, height above ground, and other factors. The design methodology provides specific wind load factors for low-rise buildings and other buildings with a mean roof height of 60 feet or less as well as those for buildings with a mean roof height over 60 feet, reflecting the increase in wind loading for taller buildings.

The external pressure coefficients (GCp) were developed using wind tunnel testing research and enveloped with the surfaces of the building having been zoned to reflect the peak pressures for a given design application. Each C&C element should be evaluated for the maximum positive and negative wind pressures acting on it. For roof truss component design, this typically translates to load cases of C&C wind load “up” and “down” where the internal pressures are additive to the external pressures.

Combined Analysis: MWFRS Wind Loads / Components & Cladding In engineering truss components, analysis using Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS) wind loads with either the Envelope or Directional Procedure, Components & Cladding wind loads, or Combined wind loading methods incorporating analysis for both MWFRS and C&C wind loads can be used. When utilizing a Combined wind load design method, a full set of load combinations in accordance with the code requirements should be developed for wind loads incorporating the MWFRS wind loads, using either the Envelope or Directional Procedure and a full set of load combinations incorporating the C&C wind loads, with both sets of loading combinations being applied to the full truss.

By using the Combined wind load design analysis approach, the full envelope of wind loading is applied to the full truss and individual members, with the truss members designed for the worstcase loading from the MWFRS and C&C wind loads. This design approach is consistent with wood truss and cold-formed steel truss industries best practice and the ASCE 7-22 commentary on the definition of Components & Cladding (C&C) wind loads in C26.2, where it states “The designer should use appropriate loads for design of components, which may require certain components to be designed for more than one type of wind loading: for example, long span roof trusses should be designed for loads associated with MWFRS, and individual members of trusses should also be designed for C&C loads.”

While the Engineer of Record (EOR) or Building Designer (BD) is responsible for determining the MWFRS analysis procedure and providing all of the wind design criteria required for the delegated design of the roof truss components, in the absence of specific direction on the wind load design method for the roof truss components the use of the Combined MWFRS / C&C approach is recommended.

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In engineering the connections, or end anchorage, of roof trusses analyzed with a Combined MWFRS / C&C wind load design method, it is typical for the connections to be based on the reactions from the MWFRS wind loading based on the code commentary noted above, however the EOR or BD should ideally specify the project specific wind load anchorage requirements.

Tornado Loads As noted above, new requirements within ASCE 7-22 require building structures that represent a substantial risk to human life in the event of a failure (Risk Category III) or which are essential buildings (Risk Category IV) and that meet specific design parameters be designed for tornado loads. Tornado Loads on the MWFRS are based upon a modified MWFRS Directional Procedure.

Similarly, Tornado Loads on components and cladding are based upon a modified procedure for C&C Wind Loads.

The design for Tornado wind loads is required for Risk Category III or IV buildings located within the tornado prone region as defined by the code, roughly the area of the conterminous United States east of the Continental Divide, where the Tornado Wind Speed (VT) is 60 miles per hour or greater and is greater than the threshold speed, calculated using a factor based on the wind exposure category multiplied by the basic wind speed. The Tornado Wind Speed of 60 miles per hour, and the threshold speed using a factor applied to the basic wind speed, reflect the approximate threshold where tornado loads begin to govern aspects of the wind load design. The Engineer of Record (EOR) or Building Designer (BD) should clearly specify where Tornado Loads are required to be considered and provide the Tornado Wind Speed (VT).

Note that design requirements for Storm Shelters require compliance with additional critical requirements provided in the applicable building code and ICC 500, the “ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters,” and is outside the scope of this design procedure.

Summary As the building codes and design standards increase in complexity, it is important for us to maintain an understanding of the design requirements. With this overview of the wind load design procedures defined in the building code, a better understanding of the wind load requirements for roof truss components can be achieved. With this knowledge, identifying and applying the project specific wind load design requirements to truss component design can be done with a greater level of confidence and accuracy. If you have any questions, or would like any additional information, please feel free to contact the MiTek engineering team.

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2023 MiTek Component Delivery System (CDS) Quantity of two, priced per each. Automated conveyor system for moving cut boards from a linear saw towards assembly tables. Cut boards move from the linear saw to a staging conveyor with the ability to divert boards for use later. Board capacities from 2×3″ minimum to 2×12″ maximum, to 20-ft maximum length. Shortest lengths governed by the linear saw. Each CDS includes operator bridge platform, HMI control stands with touchscreen tablet, one 5-ft transfer conveyor, one 22-ft push conveyor, one 30-ft staging conveyor assembly, one 10-ft staging conveyor, one power and control module, one 24″ wide bridge, pushbutton emergency stop and any available spare parts

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Champion Valve Plus Compressor Champion Valve Plus – Reciprocating twostage compressor, model 7.5–V80E, with Eaton controls, 7.5 HP motor, 80 gal vertical tank, rated for 22 cfm @ 175 PSI. 208/230/ 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $2,495 FOB AZ Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

• 60" x 72" Base • 10" Fixed & Swivel Casters • 2 Vertical Standards and Cart Blocking for Fork Lift Loading • EZ-Set Pneumatic Height Setting

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THE BENEFITS JUST KEEP EASILY, SAFELY, NEATLY STACKING UP. Stacking wall panels at the end of your production line can be a real labor-intensive and safety-challenging task. But it doesn’t have to be now, thanks to ProStack. This innovative wall panel stacker literally stacks from the bottom up, reducing awkward overhead lifting & placement, and the risk of head injury. Plus, ProStack frees up at least one worker to return more productively to your core task—building wall panels.

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EMSI Teeter Cart Width – 46” / Length – 73” / Load Capacity – 2850 pounds / Pneumatic tires – 14.5 inch / Maximum utility in truss plants, panel plants, and lumber yards / Quick Assembly by bolting parts together / All hardware is supplied / Upright 2 x 4’s not supplied / Medium duty tires rated at 1500 lbs each are included.

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NAPA 25 HP Compressor with Dryer (BU-1) 2005 NAPA 25 HP rotary screw compressor model 8025B, with Rogers CLS46 dryer.

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BAM Pre-Hung Door Machine Titan Series Builders Automation Machinery (BAM) Titan series pre-hung door machine. Designed to produce between 150 and 250 doors per day. Multi-function door machine capable of doors 1'-6″ to 4′-0″ in width, and both 6′-8″ or 8′-0″ door heights. Processes both 1 3/8″ and 1 3/4″ thick door slabs. Machines the door, hinge jamb and strike jamb all at the same time. Capable hinge sizes include 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″, 4″ x 4″, 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ with 5/8″ radius. Cycle time with flush hinge routing is 45 seconds. 10′ long x 7′-6″ wide footprint. Shipping weight 4,000 lbs.

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2019 LAP Laser, 2-head System Two-head LAP Laser system, model CADPro, 10 mW green lasers. 0.5mm beam width, laser class 3R. Includes PRO SOFT TP 5.1 software, all available mounting brackets, distribution box, projector cables, remote control, hardware and manuals. Can work in a US location with some additional regulatory steps. OEM installation & support available for an additional fee of approx. $5,000. 110v, 1 phase electrical required. $21,995 Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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From Blueprint to Reality: How AI is Rewriting the First Draft of Every Building

By Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

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very project begins the same way: a set of plans, a stack of details, and thousands of decisions waiting to be made. Somewhere between the architect’s vision and the completed structure lies a process filled with interpretation, calculation, coordination, and estimation. For decades, software has reduced much of that effort. Now, artificial intelligence is beginning to accelerate it even further. AI is not replacing designers, estimators, engineers, or component manufacturers — it is helping them move faster from blueprint to reality. By analyzing plan sets, identifying critical design information, organizing schedules, assisting with takeoffs, and helping uncover potential conflicts before production begins, AI is becoming a powerful new tool in the digital toolbox.

The real power of AI is not that it knows everything. The power is that it can rapidly locate information that was already buried somewhere in the plans.

Consider a few simple prompts: •

Review this plan set and identify all roof framing information relevant to truss design.

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Locate the governing wind load criteria and summarize it in one table.

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Find every shear wall schedule and identify missing holdown information.

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List all beam callouts and create a beam schedule.

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Identify dead loads, live loads, and concentrated loads shown throughout the drawings.

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Create a material takeoff summary from the floor framing plans.

A few moments earlier, that information was scattered across dozens, or sometimes hundreds, of pages. After the prompt, it is organized, summarized, and ready for review.

The difference may seem subtle, but it is significant. Most project delays are not caused by calculations. They are caused by searching for information, interpreting conflicting details, or discovering omissions after work has already begun. AI excels at reducing these delays.

Imagine receiving a complete residential plan set. Instead of manually searching through structural notes, architectural sheets, elevations, and schedules, a designer could ask: •

Identify all information required to begin roof truss design and tell me what information is missing.

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Rather than spending valuable time hunting through drawings, the designer immediately receives an organized starting point. Missing uplift criteria, incomplete loading information, undefined overhang conditions, or absent bearing details can be identified before modeling begins.

Estimators can benefit in similar ways. A prompt such as: •

Review the attached project and generate a summary of roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, beams, and hardware that may require pricing attention.

creates a focused checklist for further evaluation. The result is not a finished estimate. It is something arguably more valuable: a faster path to one.

This same concept extends directly to 3D modeling. As software platforms continue to evolve, AI can assist users in interpreting plan information and preparing structured data for design systems. Roof geometry, floor layouts, wall locations, opening schedules, beam locations, bearing conditions, and loading information can all be organized in a way that helps accelerate model creation.

Think of AI as a highly capable project assistant that never gets tired of reading plans. Need to locate every shear wall?

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Prompt: Locate and provide a list of every shear wall in the attached plan.

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AI output: Based on a review of the layout plans, the structural shear walls (marked with codes SW1 through SW6) are distributed across the framing perimeters of both areas as detailed below:

Area A Layout (Sheet 2-2A / Page 5) o SW1: Positioned along the far-right vertical perimeter partition line adjacent to the existing building tie-in. o SW2: Located along the bottom horizontal exterior wall sections, flanking the window openings and corner returns. o SW3: Distributed on the internal longitudinal partition walls running horizontally through the middle section, as well as along the top left exterior facade. o SW4: Placed on the vertical exterior wall line on the far left side of Area A. o SW5: Utilized heavily on internal partition lines surrounding the core rooms, corridors, and flanking the attic access truss framing zones.

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Area B Layout (Sheet 2-2B / Page 6) o SW2: Found on the front/bottom exterior wall bump-outs and around the corner column returns. o SW3: Placed on the main rear horizontal exterior wall line and staggered along vertical interior room separations. o SW4: Positioned on the left-hand exterior vertical wall line near the corner tower footprint. o SW5: Maintained along the interior corridor walls to provide continuous lateral stabilization through the core of the addition. o SW6: Specially assigned to the exterior perimeter walls forming the Corner Tower footprint on the left side of the Area B plan.

Need to identify jack studs needed for wood headers over rough openings?

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Prompt: Identify the number of jack studs required for wood headers over rough openings

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AI output: Based on the Structural Lumber notes on Sheet 2-0 (Section 4.C), the number of jack studs required under beam and header bearings is determined by the span of the rough opening as follows: o Rough Openings up to and including 4’-0”: Requires a single (1) jack stud at each end. o Rough Openings greater than 4’-0”: Requires double (2) jack studs at each end.

Wood Header Schedule Specifications Additionally, the Wood Header Schedule on Sheets 2-2A and 2-2B clarifies the standard stud configurations integrated into designated walls: o H1 openings require (1) 2x Jack Stud. o H2 openings require (1) 2x Jack Stud. o H3 openings require (2) 2x Jack Studs.

(Note: Per Note 1 on the schedule, all jack and king studs must match the wall framing size — either 2x4 or 2x6 — and wood species designated for that specific wall.)

Need to identify every beam? Ask. Need to determine where concentrated loads occur? Ask. Need a summary of all structural notes affecting truss design? Ask. The speed at which answers can be collected often changes the pace of the entire project.

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Perhaps even more important is AI’s ability to help identify issues before they become production problems.

For example: •

Compare the structural notes, framing plans, and schedules. Identify potential conflicts or inconsistencies.

The response might reveal a beam schedule that references members not shown on the framing plan. It may identify wall types that appear in elevations but not in schedules. It could highlight loading criteria that differ between drawings.

These observations do not replace engineering review — they clarify it. Instead of spending valuable time searching for possible issues, professionals can spend their time evaluating and resolving them.

The same approach can be applied to loading conditions that are critical to component design. Prompts such as: •

Summarize all wind load criteria affecting roof trusses.

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Identify seismic design information throughout the project.

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Locate all dead, live, snow, lateral, and concentrated loads shown in the plans.

can rapidly organize information that would otherwise require extensive manual review.

Anyone who has ever worked through a complex commercial project understands the value of having critical design criteria gathered into one place. The benefit is not simply speed; it is confidence.

When information is easier to find, teams make better decisions. When teams make better decisions, fewer mistakes reach production. When fewer mistakes reach production, everyone wins.

Perhaps the most exciting opportunity is that we are only beginning to understand what is possible. Today, AI can help locate information, summarize documents, assist with takeoffs, identify schedules, organize design criteria, and support model creation. Tomorrow, the connection between AI, advanced design software, and digital workflows may become even more seamless. The line between reading plans and building an intelligent model continues to get thinner.

For component manufacturers, designers, estimators, and building professionals alike, that future is arriving faster than many realize. Take a fresh look at your plans. The answers may already be there; you just need a better way to find them.

This is the second article in our series on Artificial Intelligence and how it impacts the Component Manufacturing industry. Read the first article: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Component Manufacturing.

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The truss industry relies on 3rd party quality assurance services to provide random visits to review the plants Quality Assurance program along with their operations. If your plant needs to comply with the IRC, IBC and to those who depend on solid, experienced QA expertise, we ask you to consider selecting Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) as your choice for 3rd party inspections.

Proudly serving the forest products industry for over 50 years, TP brings the expertise you need to ensure your business is successful. As a responsible partner, TP delivers to clients, employees, and the industries we serve the confidence to drive value through the effective use of our diverse professional team.

TP would like to welcome the following authorized agents to our inspection team, each of whom have many years of experience in the truss industry!

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Custom Slotted Steel Low-profile Tables, Qty: (13) Quantity of thirteen (13) custom-built, slotted steel tables, each 6′-8″ wide x 14′0″ deep x 1′-4″ tall. Table top building surface is 6″ x 1/2″ thick bar stock over 3″ channel, and 3/4″ diameter threaded rod adjustable feet. Slots are 3/4″ wide. No truss hardware included. Can be purchased in various quantities. $1,875 ea. FOB Ontario Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

SL-Laser Model ProDirector 7 Projection System Improved model ProDirector 7, green-color laser projection system from SL-Laser.

Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface for faster setup and fabrication times. New employees are productive more quickly, with less training required. Each laser head provides 21′ projection length (at 15-foot ceiling heights). New model PD7 projector heads are smaller in size than previous models, have diodes that are easier than ever to swap out and maintain, and project an even clearer line onto the building surface.FOB NC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2005 NAPA 15 HP Compressor 2005 NAPA rotary screw compressor, 15 HP, reconditioned in 2021, 25,887 hours, model H80158. 460 volt, 3 phase, 20 Amp electrical required. $8,991 NOW $4,991 FOB OR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

Electrical Supply: Motor: Highly Accurate: Stop Rail: Stops: Stop Blocks: Internal Components: Dimensions:

Used - Quincy 25 Horsepower Screw Compressor Taken from service $3500 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com

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6 Chain Live Deck 6 Chain Live Deck 20’ Long x 17’ Wide Foot Pedal Control 240 Volt / 3 Phase $9,900 FOB ND Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

110 VAC 1/4 HP, 110 VAC, Linear Actuator +/- .010 Inches 2 x 4 x 1/4 Aluminum Extrusion Jig Bored Steel Machine Billet Aluminum Hardened, Ground and Polished Steel and Billet Aluminum Length: 5 feet (60”) to 60 feet (720”) Height: 12 inches Depth: 12 inches

If you are looking for the fastest, mist consistent way to measure and cut your product, then the Hain Measuring System (MEA) is your answer. The MEA changes from one length t any length instantly, up to 60’, without changing the operator’s position on the line. It is also highly accurate (+- .010) and quickly moves from one length to the next in seconds. The MEA is designed for quick and easy setup and is simple to use. Even a first time user will be productive with little or no training required. It can adapt to any saw and can be mounted to any surface so that you can integrate the MEA with your existing setup. The MEA is versatile allowing “left” or “right” handed operation and measurement in “feet and inches” or “inches” depending on your preference. The MEA is also available in a “Skid Mounted” version.

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Filter by species, grade and dimension to locate products from MSRLPC members.

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2020 (Reconditioned) Clark Column Laminator (OEM Reconditioned in 2020) Features the capacity of producing 3-ply to 5-ply columns up to 40 feet in length from 2”x 6”, 2”x 8”, or 2”x 10” boards. The hydraulic pressing clamps secure the entire length of the post on all four sides during the assembly and computerized nailing process to ensure that the plies are kept tightly together producing a straight & true laminated column. Options included hydraulic ejection and handling systems, planing of finished columns for smooth, uniform surface, industrial nailers, and in-line hydraulic plate press for material splicing. www.woodtechsystems.com

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NEW! 2006 SL-Laser ProDirector 4, 3-Head System 3-head system includes three (3) projectors with universal mounts, one (1) PC terminal with stand and all available cables. Green laser projection. Lasers project roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface for faster setup and fabrication times. More information here. $12,995 FOB KS Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2020 Ranger RS Lumber Retrieval System • Fully Automatic Laser Guided Lumber Retrieval System • 5 Lumber Carts (6' to 20' Lumber) • Vertical Dividers for Magazine Carts • Vacuum Pick Head System • Perimeter Safety System (Light Curtains, Fencing & Gate) • 50' x 28' Footprint • 5 Extra Custom Built Lumber Carts • Designed to fit Monet Deasuw DeRobo Saw • Available July 2024 • Video available upon request $94,900 NOW $79,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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765-751-9990 Hain Vent Block Drill Hain Company Vent Block Drill. From the OEM’s website, “The Vent Block Drill is designed to make lumber, truss and wall panel manufacturing yards more efficient by easily converting scrap wood into useable vent (frieze) blocks. By simply inserting a block, the VBD has one button to press and the rest is automatic. It can drill 1, 2, 3, or 4 holes and you can adjust the block size in 15 seconds or less. The VBD processes each job quickly and tests have shown that it will produce in excess of 360 vent blocks per hour. Operation is simple and even a first time user can begin drilling blocks in a matter of minutes. The machine is enclosed for safety and the back cover can easily be removed for maintenance.”

5 HP motor, block sizes 2×4 through 2×12 on center drill holes, or 2×14 off-center drill holes. Carbide tipped drill bits. 10 ga. aluminum construction. 60″ x 60″ x 33″ height. 100 PSI air required. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical required. Net weight 750 lbs. $9,995 NOW $8,499 FOB OR Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

The Hain 210" Powered Measuring System • Powered (1 Phase) Measuring System • Inches System (21 Stops at 10" Centers) • 15' Roller Conveyor with Stands $6,225 NOW $2,500 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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BAM “Ovation” Door Machining Center (DMC) New Builders Automation Machinery “Ovation” series, door machining center (DMC). Fully programmable, two-stage door machine featuring (27) axes of operation. Can be specified with either two or four front machining heads. Machine is side-eject, direct-drive with helical gear racks and gear protection from dust. The door loader is driven by an absolute encoder; no stepping motors, belts or exposed ball screws are used.

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Builders Automation Machinery (BAM) door loader, model 2001. Allows you to stack door slabs horizontally and feeds them into a horizontal door machine like the BAM model 996E-TS. Mechanically adjusts door stack height vertically as slabs are fed into machine.

Clamp automatically adjusts to type and size of door slab: steel, solid-core or hollowcore, from 6-ft to 8-ft heights. Electronic, programmed controller manages the loading process. Loader positions the door stacks adjacent to the door machine infeed to save effort of the operator. Pneumatic motor and heavy-duty drive train provide dependable continuous use. Cycle time approximately (30) seconds per loaded door slab.

Footprint approx. 10′ x 10′ x 11′. Weight 2,000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. 120 PSI at 20 CFM (1/2″ ID line min.) air required.

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Giving Back to the People Behind Our Industry

By Abby Langenberg, SBCA Director of Business Development & Member Engagement

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he structural building components industry has always been built on relationships. We share ideas, help one another solve problems, and come together when someone in our industry or community needs support. The SBCA Foundation provides a meaningful way to turn that spirit of generosity into action.

This August, the Foundation launched its first-ever Giving Campaign, inviting individuals, companies, chapters, and industry partners to help strengthen the people and communities connected to our industry.

The SBCA Foundation is a standalone 501(c) (3) organization wholly owned by SBCA. Its mission is to give back to our communities through philanthropic efforts that improve housing-related opportunities for those in need.

Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed more than $300,000 toward initiatives focused on workforce development, support for industry employees and their families, and housing affordability.

One of the Foundation’s most important initiatives is the Hardship Grant Program. Unexpected events can create significant financial challenges for employees and their families. Whether they are facing an illness, natural disaster, accident, or another difficult circumstance, the program provides assistance when it is needed most.

The Foundation also supports efforts to recruit, train, and educate the industry’s future workforce; advance innovation and industry development; and create partnerships that help expand access to safe, affordable housing.

Throughout the Giving Campaign, there are several ways to get involved. Individuals can make a direct donation, companies can establish matching gift programs, and organizations can become Percent of Purchase partners by contributing a portion of eligible sales to the Foundation.

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The Foundation also helps connect members with meaningful opportunities to support the communities we serve through partnerships with organizations such as Operation Finally Home, Operation Triage, and Habitat for Humanity. There are many opportunities for companies and individuals to get involved, including donating materials, contributing financial support, or volunteering their time and expertise to help build stronger communities.

Shown through these photos as an example of such opportunities, the Langetree Community Center, which will function as a safe gathering space for veterans in the Liberty, TX community, was made possible through donations from Operation Finally Home, the Greater Houston Builders Association, and the SBCA Foundation.

It’s one piece of a larger vision to help veterans rebuild their lives through training, connection, and healing. For more on this story, see the November/December 2025 issue of SBCA Magazine.

Every gift, regardless of its size, helps build the Foundation’s capacity to respond to immediate needs while preparing for future opportunities. The long-term goal is to establish an endowment large enough to provide ongoing support through investment income, allowing today’s generosity to create an impact for years to come.

This campaign is an opportunity for all of us to support the people who make our industry possible.

When we give together, we strengthen not only our industry, but also the families and communities it serves.

To learn more about the SBCA Foundation, make a donation, or explore partnership opportunities, visit sbca.foundation and stop by SBCA Foundation booth at BCMC 2026 in Columbus, OH, September 14–18, 2026. Learn more about BCMC at www.bcmcshow.com.

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SEPTEMBER 2026

September 3

Midwest Bldg Suppliers Assoc (MBSA) White Pine Classic

Stanwood, MI

September 10

Offsite Construction Summit

Denver, CO

September 10–12 Build Show Live

San Antonio, IX

September 14–18 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC)

Columbus, OH

September 14–19 Intl Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)

Chicago, IL

September 15

Portland, OR

Forest Economic Advisors (FEA) Forest Products Forum

September 15–17 Lumbermens Merchandising Corp (LMC) Leadership Summit

Seattle, WA

September 16–18 Southeastern Lumber Mfrs Assoc (SLMA) D.C. Summit

Washington, D.C.

September 17

Mountain States Lbr & Bldg Mat Dealers (MSLBMDA) Clay Shoot

Brighton, CO

September 21–24 North Am Wholesale Lumber Assoc (NAWLA) Wood Basics

Corvallis, OR

September 23–25 Construction Suppliers Assoc (CSA) Conference & Tradeshow

St. Simons Isl, GA

September 23–25 Lumbermens Assoc of Texas (LAT) 140th Annual Convention

Lost Pines, TX

September 25–28 Do it Best & True Value Fall Market

Indianapolis, IN

September 28–30 Future Place

Irving, TX

Sept 30–Oct 2

Rockport, ME

Northeastern Lumber Mfrs Assoc (NELMA) Annual Meeting

OCTOBER 2026 October 5–7

ProDealer Industry Summit

Chicago, IL

October 6–8

Mass Timber+ (formerly IWBC)

Philadelphia, PA

October 6–8

Natl Assoc of Home Builders (NAHB) Fall Leadership Meeting

Detroit, MI

October 7–9

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 2026 Natl Conference

Phoenix, AZ

October 7–9

METALCON 2026

Orlando, FL

October 12–15

Lumber Quality Institute (LQI) Lumber Quality Workshop

Salem, OR

October 14

BLD Connection Sunflower Shootout Golf Outing

Newton, KS

October 14–16

LBM Strategies 2026 Conference

Milwaukee, WI

October 17

BLD Connection Wine & Whiskey Outing

Des Moines, IA

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Builder Connections

Arlington, TX

October 20–23

Greenbuild Intl Conference + Expo

New York, NY

October 27–30

NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit

San Francisco, CA

October 28–30

2026 LMC Expo

Philadelphia, PA

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November 2–4

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Newport Beach, CA

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Dallas, TX

November 4–6

DBIA 2026 Design-Build Conference and Expo

Cleveland, OH

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North Am Wholesale Lumber Assoc (NAWLA) Traders Market

Anaheim, CA

November 4–5

Wood Solutions Conference: Calgary 2026

Calgary, AB

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LBM Advantage Fall Planning Conference

Boston, MA

November 15–17 STAFDA’s 50th Annual Convention and Trade Show

Anaheim, CA

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Chicago, IL

November 17–18 Wood Solutions Conference: Moncton 2026

Moncton, NB

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Offsite Construction Summit

Washington, D.C.

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Charlotte, NC

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Electric Tools - Grounds for Accidents are unplanned and unexpected events that cause injury, Idealmente, los programas de seguridad están dirigidos a prevenir property damage, and/or financial loss in the workplace. Incidents or accidentes e incidentes, pero si uno ocurre, tenga listo un procedimiento “near misses” don’t result in loss, but have the potential to do so.

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Handled properly, passes through the body.

The condition and placement of the body has a lot to accident investigation helps you look at problems, solve them, improve do with the chance of getting a shock. your safety programs, and prevent future accidents.

Water and electricity can be a fatal combination. Damp areas and metal objects can offer good shortcuts for electricity to reach the ground. If a worker’s handsAccident are sweaty, if socks and shoes are prevent moist or damp, if the floor is wet, or if investigation should the worker isAdhering standing instrictly a puddletooffact water, the moisture will allow more current recurrence. finding to pass through the body.

If work is to be done in a neutral, non-confrontational mannerwith metal objects or in damp areas, workers hazards and take necessary precautions. identifies theshould true recognize attitudes,thebehaviors, These precautions include rubber gloves and boots, rubber mats, insulated tools, and other factors that led to the problem. and rubber sheets which can be used to cover exposed metal.

Analyzing facts andtips asking a neutral “why” accidents: Remembering a few can help avoid electrical

question helps find the root cause of the • Treat electric as if it were accident.

For every example, if wire employee errora live one. caused the accident, dig further to determine Inspect equipment and extension cords before each use. why •the employee made the error.

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Take faulty equipment or plugs with bent or missing prongs out of service for repair.

la electricidad, es necesario enseñarles los conocimientos básicos sobre las causas de los choques eléctricos y la posibilidad de muerte. Uno de los grandes problemas al comprender los peligros de los choques eléctricos es la creencia errónea de que sólo los altos voltajes pueden producir la muerte. Lo que mata no es el voltaje sino la cantidad de corriente que pasa a través del cuerpo. Las condiciones y la posición del cuerpo tienen mucho que ver conylalesiones; probabilidad implementación.

Investigue TODOS los accidentes la de recibir una descarga eléctrica. gravedad determina el alcance de la investigación. Si se conduce

correctamente, investigación delseraccidente le ayudafatal. a identifi car El agua y lalaelectricidad pueden una combinación Las áreas húmedas y los objetos metálicos le ofrecen un paso fácil a la electricidad para problemas, solucionarlos, mejorar sus programas de seguridad y prevenir llegar hasta la tierra. Si un trabajador tiene las manos sudadas, si los calcetines futuros accidentes. o los zapatos están húmedos o mojados, si el piso está mojado, o si el trabajador está parado en un charco de agua, la humedad permitirá que pase más corriente a través del cuerpo. Si el trabajo se con objetos del metálicos o en áreas Lahace investigación accidente debe húmedas, prevenir el trabajador debe reconocer los peligros presentes y tomar las que éste se repita. La adherenciaprecauciones estricta al necesarias. Estas precauciones incluyen guantes y botas de hule, alfombrillas hallazgo de los hechos de una manera neutra de hule, herramientas aisladas y láminas de hule que pueden usarse para cubrir y sin enfrentamiento identifica las actitudes, el metal expuesto. los comportamientos y otros factores reales Recordar algunas recomendaciones puede ayudar a evitar accidentes eléctricos: que condujeron al problema. El análisis de los

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Inspeccione los equipos y cordones de extensión antes de cada uso.

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neutro ayuda a encontrar la raíz del accidente.

Por ejemplo, si el accidente fue causado por error empleado, averigüe más a fondo para Saque de servicio paradesuunreparación a todos los equipos determinar por qué empleado cometió el error. defectuosos o que tengan clavijas de el enchufe dobladas o faltantes.

Sólo los electricistas calificados deben reparar los equipos eléctricos o trabajar en líneas eléctricas activas. del accidente no debe usarse La investigación

para culpar, castigar o exonerar a trabajadores y Accident investigation should not be • Si el enchufe no tiene tres clavijas, o si el tomacorriente no tiene gerentes;deen ambiente no a la aluz la used •to blame, punish exonerate workers Only qualifi ed or electricians should repair electrical equipment or tres agujeros, asegúrese queese la herramienta estésaldrá conectada Si investiga un accidente simplemente work ontrue energized tierra de algunaverdad. otra manera antes de usarla. and managers; facts lines. will not emerge para completar el papeleo y cumplir con in this environment. If you investigate an • If a plug doesn’t have three prongs or if the receptacle doesn’t have • Nunca trate de enchufar un equipo eléctrico cortándole la tercera la los requerimientos del seguro, erosionará accident three just openings, to complete makepaperwork sure the tooland is grounded in some other way clavija al enchufe. confi anza en el sistema y no alcanzará su objetivo de prevención y satisfy insurance requirements, you will erode confidence in the system before use. reducción de pérdidas.

• Corte toda la alimentación eléctrica y reporte cualquier olor de and you won’t achieve your goal of prevention and loss reduction.

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Never try to bypass an electrical system by cutting off the third prong of a plug.

plástico caliente o quemado, humo, chispas o luces parpadeantes.

persona conducir la investigación es unsisupervisor •La mejor Deje de usar la para herramienta o equipo electrodoméstico se siente A supervisor in the affected area is the best person to conduct an • Turn off the power and report the smell of hot or burning plastic, un choque ligero o cosquilleo eléctrico. en el área afectada, porque es el más familiarizado con las herramientas, investigation because they are most familiar with the tools, equipment, smoke, sparks or flickering lights. y las personas afectadas. También puede que se necesiten and people involved. Experts in equipment, outside agencies, and other los equipos • Nunca desconecte un enchufe tirando del cable eléctrico. expertos en equipos, agencias externas y otros recursos técnicos. technical resources be needed.

• Stop using amay tool also or appliance if a slight shock or tingling is felt.

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Never disconnect an electrical plug by pulling on the cord.

Start your investigation by securing the scene, placing equipment • Whenever working on an electric circuit, the circuit should be out of service if necessary, and taking photos. Interview victims and turned off and locked out at the circuit breaker or fuse box to ensure witnesses.that Collect evidence and and document the circuit cannot berecords accidentally turned on. your observations.

Find the contributing factors to determine the accident’s root cause.

• Those who regularly work on or around energized electrical Document the recommended corrective actions, the people assigned to trained in emergency response and CPR. complete equipment them, andshould a due be date for completion.

In wet, winter months, extra caution should be observed when working with electrical equipment or when working near grounded objects.

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Siempre que trabaje con un circuito eléctrico, éste deberá tener su alimentación desconectada y bloqueada en el cortacircuitos o caja Comience su investigación la escena, retirando de fusibles correspondienteresguardando para asegurar que alguien no pueda de conectar accidentalmente la alimentación servicio equipos y, si fuera necesario, tomandoa dicho fotos.circuito.

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víctimas y a los testigos. Reúna pruebas y registros y documente sus • Las personas que normalmente trabajan en equipos eléctricos con observaciones.

Encuentre los factoresdeben contribuyentes para determinar la corriente o en sus alrededores, estar entrenados para dar causa queauxilio dio origen al accidente.

Documente las acciones correctivas, ante emergencias y en reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP). las personas asignadas para completar las mismas y la fecha límite para Durante los meses lluviosos de invierno, se debe tener aún más cuidado terminarlas. al trabajar con equipos eléctricos o cuando se trabaja cerca de objetos conectados a tierra.

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Smaller Builders Report Higher Material Costs Posted August 26, 2026 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Building material costs increased by 6.7% over the past 12 months, according to results from the survey for the July 2026 NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

A large majority (72.9%) of the home builders responding to the survey reported that their cost of materials for the same house increased by up to 15% over the past year. The most common response (28.4%) was that material prices increased by 5% to 9.99%, followed by 22.4% who indicated a less than 5% change, and 22.1% who indicated increases from 10% to 14.99%.

The median annual increase in the survey was 6.7% in material costs for the same house. This matches the 6.7% annual increase in in the price of goods (including energy) used in new residential construction in the July Producer Price Index. If energy is excluded, the PPI for goods used in new residential construction increased by 5% over that period.

How Does Business Size Impact Cost Increase?

Not all home builders experienced the same increase. According to the HMI survey, the median annual increase in material prices declines with the size of the builder: from a high of 9.1% for builders who started 5 or fewer homes in 2025, down to only 1.8% for builders with 100 or more starts.

Larger home builders may have greater ability to stockpile materials when they anticipate price increases. Larger builders may also have longer-term contracts with suppliers, locking in current prices for an extended period.

Larger builders may also be more likely to have special relationships with certain suppliers, allowing them to negotiate deferred price increases.

Paul Emrath, NAHB vice president of survey and housing policy research, provides more insights in this Eye on Housing post.

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Economic Uncertainty, Affordability Challenges Weigh on New Home Sales Posted August 25, 2026 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Elevated borrowing costs, rising inflation and broad economic uncertainty continue to curb buyer demand and hold back new home sales.

Sales of newly built single-family homes declined 10.5% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 607,000, following a sharply upwardly revised June estimate, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of new home sales was 6.3% lower than a year earlier.

“New home sales fell in July to their slowest pace since the start of the year as affordability challenges limited home buyer traffic,” said Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio. “NAHB surveys show that a majority of builders continue to offer sales incentives, including mortgage rate buydowns, to support new home sales.”

“The single-family home building market is on track for a second consecutive annual decline in 2026,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “New home sales are down more than 4% on a year-to-date basis.

NAHB research and economic data show community builders continue to outperform the broader market, while the Northeast remains a relative bright spot, with new home sales up nearly 9% year-to-date.”

A new home sale occurs when a sales contract is signed, or a deposit is accepted. The home can be in any stage of construction: not yet started, under construction or completed. In addition to adjusting for seasonal effects, the July reading of 607,000 units is the number of homes that would sell if this pace continued for the next 12 months.

New single-family home inventory in July rose to 488,000 units, up 1.9% from June, and down 1.6% compared to a year ago. This represents an elevated 9.6 months’ supply at the current building pace, the highest measure since January.

The median new home sales price in July fell 2.3% from June to $393,800 and was down 0.9% from a year ago. The new home sales market is showing relative strength at the higher end of the market. The market share of new home sales priced above $800,000 increased from 5% a year ago to 8% in July.

Regionally, on a year-to-date basis, new home sales are up 8.8% in the Northeast but fell in the other three regions, with declines of 6.4% in Midwest, 3.7% in the South and 6.4% in the West.

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Affordability Pressures Keep Builder Confidence Low Posted August 17, 2026 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Builder sentiment remains muted from economic and geopolitical uncertainty, elevated mortgage rates and rising construction costs.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes inched up one point to 35 in August, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.

“While builder sentiment edged higher in August, builders continue to contend with high construction costs and broader economic uncertainty,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens, a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio. “Rising gas and diesel prices are pushing up material costs, and spec home building remains weak as many prospective buyers stay on the sidelines. However, the Midwest remains a bright spot for the home building industry, with new home sales up in that region more than 2% so far in 2026.”

“Our latest builder survey continues to show signs of weakness in the home building market,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “August marked the 16th straight month that at least 30% of builders reported cutting prices to support demand, as well as the 16th consecutive month with the HMI below 40. Custom home builders continue to report stronger market conditions than spec builders, reflecting better conditions at the higher end of the market. Smaller, less dense markets are also outperforming larger metropolitan areas, and smaller builders report relatively stronger conditions than larger builders.”

The latest HMI survey also revealed that 35% of builders cut prices in August, down from 37% in July, and unchanged from June (35%). The average price reduction was 6% in August, the same rate as the previous month. The use of sales incentives was 63% in August, unchanged from the previous month.

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for more than 40 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor.

The index measuring current sales conditions increased two points to 39, while the indexes for future sales expectations and prospective buyer traffic held steady at 43 and 23, respectively.

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast fell one point to 44, the Midwest held steady at 45, the South fell two points to 31 and the West was unchanged at 27.

HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at Housing Economics PLUS.

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Housing Starts Retreat on Market Headwinds Posted August 18, 2026 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Housing starts fell in July as economic uncertainty, rising construction costs, labor shortages and elevated financing expenses continued to challenge builders.

Overall housing starts decreased 12.4% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.24 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

The July reading of 1.24 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts decreased 9.9% to an 808,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate and are down 15.7% compared to July 2025. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, decreased 16.8% to an annualized 431,000 pace and are down 8.9% compared to July 2025.

“Builders continue to face significant challenges from elevated construction costs and affordability pressures,” said Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio. “Higher mortgage rates are keeping many prospective buyers on the sidelines, while rising material, gas and diesel costs are adding to the cost of construction. These challenges are making it increasingly difficult for builders to deliver homes at prices that buyers can afford.”

“The July decline in housing starts reflects broader weakness in the housing market,” said Danushka NanayakkaraSkillington, NAHB’s assistant vice president for forecasting and analysis. “Builders remain cautious as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty continue to limit demand. The drop in singlefamily construction is especially concerning given the persistent housing shortage in many markets. Looking ahead, permits are trending positively for both single-family and multifamily construction.”

On a regional and year-to-date basis, combined single-family and multifamily starts were 11.7% higher in the Northeast, 4.5% lower in the Midwest, 3% lower in the South and 3.8% lower in the West.

Overall permits increased 5% to a 1.44-million-unit annualized rate in July. Single-family permits increased 2.5% to an 894,000-unit rate and are up 1.1% compared to July 2025. Multifamily permits increased 9.4% to an annualized 549,000 pace and are up 6.4% compared to July 2025.Looking at regional permit data on a year-todate basis, permits were 14.3% higher in the Northeast, 2.6% higher in the Midwest, 4.7% lower in the South and 2.1% higher in the West.

The number of single-family homes under construction is at 579,000 units, while number of apartments under construction is at 683,000 units.

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September 2026 #18326 Page #178

The Hidden Costs of “Saving” on Fasteners August 25, 2026, Pleasanton, Calif. — After witnessing an uptick in installers substituting alternative fasteners for connector installation, Simpson Strong-Tie is urging all customers to use only specified and approved fasteners when installing its connectors. Using unapproved fasteners can lead to failed inspections, voided warranties, costly litigation and even structural failure.

“Switching to a lower-priced fastener may save money up front, but it can be a costly and potentially hazardous decision,” said Aram Khachadourian, Engineering Manager, Research & Development, Fasteners and Mechanical Anchors for Simpson Strong-Tie. “Our connectors undergo rigorous testing using specific fasteners. Substituting a smaller or shorter fastener than what is shown in our catalog puts the integrity of the connection at risk. Likewise, using untested proprietary fasteners — even those with similar dimensions — can significantly change performance and could result in reduced structural capacity or other unintended failures.”

Simpson Strong-Tie connectors have been designed and tested for use with specific types and sizes of nails and Simpson Strong-Tie Connector Screws. The specified quantity, type and size of fastener must be installed in the correct holes in the connector to achieve published loads. Other factors such as fastener material and finish are also important. Simpson will not guarantee connector performance when alternate fasteners are used.

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Voided warranties: The Simpson Strong-Tie Limited Warranty is void and does not apply to failure or damage caused by the use of a product with any fasteners other than those prescribed by Simpson Strong-Tie.

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Potential inspection rejection: Substitution of non-specified fasteners may result in a red-tagged job that could require the installer to provide independent engineering substantiation to satisfy the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), potentially resulting in project delays or additional costs.

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Increased repair cost: The installer may incur increased costs associated with the removal of rejected fasteners, the replacement of new fasteners and connectors, and the cost to repair or replace the wood damaged by the improper installation.

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Liability and litigation: The use of unapproved fasteners may transfer the liability of connection load values and performance away from Simpson and onto the installer, specifier, or engineer of record, resulting in greater exposure to potential litigation.

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Structural failure: The use of unapproved fasteners may result in the connection failing to meet the intended allowable load. Such conditions may have severe life and safety implications, not only during construction, but also during loading events throughout the life of the structure.

Contractors who have already installed Simpson Strong-Tie connectors with unapproved screws or nails should immediately contact the engineer of record to design and approve a remedy.

For questions about approved fasteners for connectors, installers should reach out the Engineering Technical Support Team at 800-999-5099. For more information, visit www.strongtie.com.

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September 2026 #18326 Page #179

Simpson Strong-Tie Surpasses $3 Million in Student Scholarships, Awards $360,000 to Future Industry Leaders 18 August 2026—For nearly three decades, Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has invested in developing the next generation of engineers, architects and construction professionals through its Student Scholarship program. This year, the company reached a significant milestone, surpassing $3 million in total scholarships since the program began, including $360,000 awarded this year to 120 college juniors and seniors pursuing degrees in architecture, civil or structural engineering, and construction management.

The Student Scholarship program is part of the company’s StrongTie Undergraduate Fellowship, a program designed to help students successfully transition from the classroom to the workforce. In addition to financial support, scholarship recipients gain access to professional development opportunities, industry connections, training, job leads, and a network of peers that help prepare them for careers building safer, stronger communities.

Many scholarship recipients also participate in the annual Student Scholarship Trip, where they connect with Simpson Strong-Tie leaders and employees, tour company facilities, engage in professional development and networking opportunities, and gain firsthand insight into careers across the engineering, construction and manufacturing industries. “Supporting future building, design and engineering professionals is critical to ensuring the construction industry continues to thrive and innovate, and we’re proud to be a part of those efforts year after year,” said Mike Olosky, CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie. “The Student Scholarship program has been a pillar of our community outreach efforts for nearly three decades; I know passing the $3 million milestone means a lot to all of us who work here, just as our efforts in getting there have to the students who’ve benefited.”

Since launching the Student Scholarship program in 1999, Simpson Strong-Tie has awarded more than $3.1 million in scholarships to support 1,300+ students across the U.S. Together with the Strong-Tie Undergraduate Fellowship, the program reflects the company’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the construction industry by investing in the next generation of design, engineering and construction professionals.

The full list of 2026 scholarship recipients and their respective schools can be viewed on the company’s website at www.strongtie.com/about/company/scholarships-recipients. The Simpson Strong-Tie Student Scholarship is administered by Scholarship America, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.

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September 2026 #18326 Page #180

West Fraser Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results July 30, 2026—West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported the second quarter results of 2026. “West Fraser’s second quarter results delivered continued progress against our business priorities supported by improved market conditions across most of our segments,” said Sean McLaren, West Fraser’s President and CEO. “Our new Henderson mill continues to ramp-up, with the mill more than doubling its output in the quarter and now operating at levels equivalent to the mill it replaced. We continue to make productivity and reliability gains in our U.S. Lumber operations. SYP Lumber production year to date in 2026 was similar to 2025, despite closing the Augusta sawmill in Q4-25. In Canada, lumber production in the quarter rose 13% as our Blue Ridge facility returned to normal operating rates. We also completed the wind-down of our High Level, Alberta OSB mill, a strategic decision that focuses our production in our most modern and efficient facilities, while Europe remained a bright spot as market conditions improved relative to last year. We were pleased to see all of our core segments – lumber, NA EWP, and Europe EWP – report positive Adjusted EBITDA.” “We continue to focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet and being disciplined in controlling costs. This will position us to navigate the current environment and capitalize on an eventual recovery in demand. We remain constructive on the long-term outlook for residential construction, supported by an ongoing housing supply deficit in the U.S.” Outlook—Markets The most significant uses for our North American lumber, OSB and engineered wood panel products are residential construction, repair and remodeling and industrial applications. Over the medium term, improvements in housing affordability supported by U.S. government policy changes and the expected normalization of inflation and interest rates, a large cohort entering the typical home‑buying stage, and the advanced age of the U.S. housing stock (with a median home age of approximately 44 years) are expected to support new home construction and repair and renovation activity that generates lumber, plywood and OSB demand. Over the longer term, growing market penetration of mass timber in industrial and commercial applications is also expected to become a more significant source of demand growth for wood building products in North America.

The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of U.S. housing starts was 1.43 million units in June 2026, with permits issued for 1.37 million units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While there are near-term uncertainties for new home construction and repair and renovation spending, owing in large part to weak consumer confidence and the level of mortgage rates and housing affordability, unemployment remains relatively low in the U.S. Further, the U.S. central bank has cut its key lending rate a total of 175 bps since September 2024. While recent rate trends are directionally supportive for the broader housing industry, competing forces continue to create uncertainty around the near-term path of interest rates and rates of inflation. U.S. employment growth has shown signs of slowing, while the conflict in the Middle East and the potential inflationary effects of tariff and other government policies may continue to exert upward pressure on inflation and interest rates. Given these developments, demand for our wood building products may continue to be challenged and even decline over the near term should the broader economy and employment slow or the trend in interest and mortgage rates negatively impact consumer sentiment and housing affordability.

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Cadynce Set to Launch AI Assisted Estimating, Cutting Bid Turnaround from Days to Hours New feature helps component manufacturers quote more work without adding headcount Cadynce, the AI Estimating System built for component manufacturers and specialty contractors, is set to launch AI Assisted Estimating on September 15, 2026. The new capability reads incoming plan sets page by page, classifies every sheet, and generates a structured preliminary estimate in minutes.

For estimating teams relying on today’s leading truss and framing design software, bid volume has outpaced capacity for years. Hiring more estimators isn’t realistic in a labor market where experienced estimators are scarce. AI has promised speed, but many shops adopting it are running into a new problem: faster estimates with more errors slipping through, and no clear record of how a number was reached.

AI Assisted Estimating is designed to solve that. Built directly into Cadynce’s existing bid workflow platform, every AI generated estimate carries a named owner, a current stage, and a structured record from the moment plans land. The system also gets more accurate over time, learning from every completed bid and outcome instead of starting from zero with each new job.

Every shop is being pitched AI estimating right now, but most of what’s on the market generates output without managing the process around it. Cadynce’s approach connects the AI, the workflow, and the visibility into one system, so teams can bid more jobs with the estimators they already have, without losing sight of what’s happening across the pipeline.

AI Assisted Estimating will be available to Cadynce customers on the Starter Pack as an add on starting September 15, with early access pricing for teams that sign on before the introductory period ends.

About Cadynce Cadynce is an AI Estimating System built for component manufacturers and specialty contractors in blueprint to build environments, giving teams faster turnaround, full pipeline visibility, and an AI layer that improves with every bid.

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Builders FirstSource and Digs Announce Strategic Partnership To Deliver the Next Generation Of AI-Powered Homebuilding Companies join forces to help professional builders work smarter, build faster, and deliver a better homeowner experience.

August 25, 2026—Builders FirstSource, Inc., a leading provider of building materials and value-added services, and Digs, a leading AI platform for homebuilders and homeowners, announced a strategic partnership to deliver the next generation of AI-powered workflows and digital infrastructure for professional builders and homeowners.

Under the partnership, Builders FirstSource is the solo lead on Digs’ $25.3 million Series A financing and has also entered into a five-year commercial agreement with Digs to accelerate product development, strengthen platform integration, and expand AI capabilities. Through the commercial agreement, the companies will collaborate to strengthen Builders FirstSource’s digital ecosystem for residential homebuilders and build out new experiences for homeowners.

“Our customers are looking for seamless technology that helps them operate more efficiently and deliver a better homeowner experience,” said Peter Jackson, CEO of Builders FirstSource. “By combining Builders FirstSource’s scale, deep customer relationships, product data, and extensive digital ecosystem with Digs’ AI platform, we are advancing tools that can simplify workflows, improve productivity, and create a more connected experience across the homebuilding lifecycle, enabling us to serve our customers in new ways at every stage.”

The companies intend to leverage Builders FirstSource’s comprehensive digital ecosystem and Digs’ patented AI platform to better serve homebuilders, including the more than 140,000 customers served by Builders FirstSource today, by helping them eliminate disconnected workflows, reduce manual work, and deliver exceptional homeowner experiences from pre-construction through warranty and beyond.

One Intelligent Platform Across the Entire Build As part of the partnership, Builders FirstSource and Digs intend to enhance Builders FirstSource’s digital ecosystem with Digs’ patented AI technology to turn thousands of disconnected construction documents into a single living source of truth, connecting plans, specifications, selections, products, approvals, warranties, conversations, and project history into one intelligent platform.

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For builders: Every stakeholder can work from the same trusted information, from estimating and purchasing to construction, design, sales, and homeowner care.

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For homeowners: Greater transparency during construction and a complete digital twin of their home that continues delivering value long after move-in.

The result is faster decisions, less rework, shorter project cycle times, and a better ownership experience.

Helping Builders Work Faster at Every Stage The partnership accelerates a new generation of AI-powered capabilities to streamline operations and improve both internal workflows and the homeowner experience.

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A single source of truth for every project with AI chat, files, e-signatures, QR codes, comments, tasks, and project collaboration.

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AI-powered diagramming, finish selections, and visual coordination between builders, designers, trades, and homeowners.

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Consumer-grade client experiences that keep homeowners informed throughout construction while reducing interruptions to project teams.

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AI-powered homeowner handoff, warranty, and aftercare that extends the builder relationship long after move-in.

Integrated into Builders FirstSource’s digital ecosystem, these connected workflows will be devised to span estimating, procurement, construction, and ongoing homeownership, helping teams build more homes with greater efficiency and confidence.

Extending the Builder Relationship Beyond Move-In This intelligent foundation will be designed to enable homeowners to receive personalized maintenance guidance, warranty support, and tailored services for their home, while giving builders a more efficient way to manage aftercare and strengthen long-term customer relationships.

Over time, it opens the door to new services and innovations across the full life of the home. “Our vision has always been beyond construction software,” said Ryan Fink, CEO and Co-founder of Digs. “We’re building the AI platform that understands every home. Builders FirstSource brings national reach, industry relationships, product data, and market scale.

Together, we’re creating something even beyond the next generation of residential construction, we’re creating the first scalable true digital twin of the home for homeowners to power new experiences for the life of their home.”

About Builders FirstSource Builders FirstSource, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a leading provider of building materials for professional builders in new residential construction and repair and remodeling. We deliver integrated homebuilding solutions by manufacturing, supplying, and installing a full range of structural and related building products. With approximately 565 locations across 43 states, we serve 48 of the top 50 and 91 of the top 100 Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs), ensuring broad geographic coverage and enhancing our ability to partner with our customers. Our leading network of strategically located manufacturing facilities produces factory-built roof and floor trusses, wall panels, vinyl windows, custom millwork and trim, manufactured and semi-custom modular homes, as well as engineered wood that we design and cut specifically for each home. We also assemble interior and exterior doors into pre-hung units for easy installation. Additionally, we distribute a wide range of building products, including lumber, sheet goods, windows, doors, millwork, and specialty items. Learn more at www. bldr.com.

About Digs Digs is the leading AI platform for homebuilders and homeowners. Using patented artificial intelligence, Digs transforms construction documents into a single source of truth that helps builders boost productivity, accelerate workflows, improve collaboration, and deliver exceptional homeowner experiences from pre-construction through warranty, aftercare, and beyond. Digs serves builders, contractors, designers, trade partners, vendors, and homeowners across all 50 states.

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From Employees to Communities: 75 Domtar $2K Your Way Grants Create Local Impact August 26, 2026—75 Domtar employees across North America are collectively putting $150,000 into the hands of local community organizations and funding projects in which they are personally engaged.

Domtar’s $2K Your Way program is an important pillar of the company’s community investment program, providing employees with the opportunity to apply for $2,000 grants that they put to work supporting charitable causes in their communities.

The program directly supports employee engagement at the local level, relying on active employee participation in identifying causes and projects that matter to them and providing company financial support to champion meaningful local action.

“Caring is one of our company values, and the $2K Your Way program puts caring into action,” said Seth Kursman, Vice President, U.S. Public Affairs and Global External Communications.

“This year’s strong participation highlights our people’s commitment to making a difference in communities where they work and live.”

A significant portion of this year’s grants support initiatives that inspire learning and help young people build skills for the future. Across North America, Domtar invests in projects ranging from the transformation of St. Gabriel’s Elementary School library in Windsor, Quebec, to support for the Alberni District Secondary School robotics club in British Columbia. Other contributions help the Kingsport Chamber of Education & Workforce Development in Tennessee, deliver science and technology programs for children, expand the West Carrollton High School robotics club in Ohio to reach more students, and strengthen early literacy programs for young learners in Daviess County public schools in Kentucky. Together, these initiatives are creating enriching educational opportunities that empower the next generation.

Beyond education, this year’s grants also support local sustainability initiatives and projects addressing humanitarian and community needs. From restoring habitat along Iron Run Stream in Pennsylvania, to enhancing firefighter training facilities in Bennettsville, South Carolina, and supporting the Door of Hope Food Bank in Saskatchewan, together, these projects reflect the many ways Domtar employees are supporting their hometown communities.

“It’s inspiring to see the creativity and passion our employees bring to a diverse range of local community initiatives,” said Kursman.

About Domtar Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of more than 13,000 employees in more than 60 locations across North America. The company has an annual production capacity of 6.8 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue, and about 2.6 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products.

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Mead Lumber and Andersen Windows Donate $12,000 to Habitat for Humanity Chapters August 19, 2026—Mead Lumber, in partnership with Andersen Windows, is proud to announce, for the second consecutive year, a joint donation of $12,000 to eight local Habitat for Humanity chapters. This contribution reflects one of Mead Lumber’s core values, which is “Investing Where We Live”, and its commitment to supporting the communities it calls home.

The donation benefits the following Habitat for Humanity chapters: Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity, Rapid City, SD; Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Grand Island, NE; Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD; Kearney Area Habitat for Humanity, Kearney, NE; Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln, Lincoln, NE; Habitat for Humanity of Columbus, NE, Inc, Columbus, NE; Habitat for Humanity of Clay and Yankton Counties, Yankton, SD; and Habitat for Humanity of Gage County, Beatrice, NE “At Mead Lumber, we believe in building more than just homes, we want to help build stronger communities,” said Dave Anderson, CEO of Mead Lumber. “This donation is one way we live out our core values and support the incredible work being done by Habitat for Humanity in the towns where our customers and team members live and work.”

Mead Lumber extends its sincere thanks to Andersen Windows for their partnership and shared commitment to giving back. Their involvement in the April Early Bird Sales Promotion played a key role in making this contribution a reality.

These donations directly support Habitat for Humanity’s mission to create safe, affordable housing, helping more families put down roots and thrive in the communities we all care about.

About Mead Lumber Mead Lumber is a 100% Employee Owned Company that has become one of the leaders in the building materials industry, ranking in the top 10 nationally for companies serving Professional Builders. Mead Lumber now has 56 operating locations in Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming, including several lumber yards and retail hardware stores, six truss and wall panel manufacturing plants and a countertop manufacturing facility. Mead Lumber specializes in providing a complete line of materials to builders and homeowners including lumber, building materials, trusses & wall panels, millwork, kitchen cabinets and countertops, siding, decking, windows, doors and hardware. For more information on Mead Lumber, visit www.meadlumber.com

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New EWP Production Report Available August 13, 2026—Curious how the engineered wood market performed last quarter?

APA just released the 2026 Second Quarter Production Report, prepared by our VP of Economic Analysis and Market Research, Jennifer Coskren.

The report delivers a full picture, covering production, imports, exports and consumption for plywood and OSB wood structural panels as well as glulam, wood I-joist and LVL production across the U.S. and Canada.

Download the full report to get the data behind the headlines Engineered wood products are designed to deliver predictable performance, efficient material use, and design flexibility across a wide range of structural applications. Manufactured to rigorous performance standards, products such as plywood and OSB, I-joists, glulam, CLT, SCL, and rim board provide reliable solutions for floors, walls, roofs, mass timber structures, and other demanding building systems.

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CoStar Group Completes Acquisition of Zonda ARLINGTON, Va., August 21, 2026 – CoStar Group, Inc., a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, analytics, and 3D digital twin technology in the property markets, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Zonda, a leading provider of new home construction data, homebuilder software and residential real estate marketplaces, for $800 million in cash.

The acquisition significantly expands CoStar Group’s presence across the residential real estate ecosystem, extending the company’s proprietary data, analytics, software, and marketplace capabilities into new home construction, one of the largest and most important sectors of the U.S. real estate economy. The U.S. new home market represents approximately $400 billion in annual home sales, which is greater than U.S. multifamily rental market, creating a significant addressable market for new home information, analytics, software and online marketplace solutions.

Through Zonda, CoStar Group gains a deeply embedded platform serving more than 3,000 customers, including many of North America’s largest homebuilders, developers, suppliers, and lenders. In 2025, Zonda generated approximately $170 million of revenue at an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 23%, adding a scaled, profitable, and highly recurring subscription business to CoStar Group’s portfolio. The acquisition is expected to enhance the profitability of the Company’s residential segment, support continued expansion of CoStar Group’s consolidated margin profile, and create new opportunities for long-term growth across the broader residential real estate ecosystem.

“Zonda has built an exceptional business around information the homebuilding industry relies on every day,” said Andy Florance, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoStar Group. “This is a massive market with a sophisticated group of builders, developers, lenders, investors and suppliers that need purpose-built information, analytics and marketing solutions.

With the acquisition now complete, we have the opportunity to bring together Zonda’s proprietary new construction data, software and builder relationships with CoStar Group’s technology, analytics and marketplace capabilities. We believe that combination can deliver significantly more value to builders, lenders and other industry participants,accelerate innovation across the homebuilding ecosystem, and create a compelling new growth platform for CoStar Group.”

Zonda’s platform spans the new home development lifecycle, from land acquisition and development planning through construction forecasting, community marketing, operational workflow management and home sales. At its core is a proprietary, lot-level database covering new home communities, land development activity, construction status, home sales and builder operations. The information is used by customers to support decisions involving underwriting, land strategy, capital allocation, development planning, forecasting and sales operations.

The acquisition also brings NewHomeSource.com and Livabl into CoStar Group’s portfolio of online marketplaces. The platforms focus exclusively on new construction and provide consumers with detailed information on new homes and communities, including floor plans, pricing, incentives, virtual tours and community information. Homebuilders contribute listings directly to the platforms, creating a highly targeted marketplace connecting builders with consumers actively considering newly constructed homes.

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USDA Forest Service Commits $105.5 Million to Strengthen Wood Products Manufacturing The U.S. Forest Service recently announced $105.5 million in Wood Innovations Grants for 177 projects across 44 states and the District of Columbia. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant program exists to expand market access for wood products and byproducts by supporting innovation and championing wood products as a sustainable building material.

The awards break down into $31 million for 113 wood innovation projects, $17 million for 23 community wood projects, and $57 million for 41 wood products infrastructure assistance projects aimed at expanding processing capacity and operational efficiency.

“The greatest threat to forest landowners and those who use forests is the lack of critical markets in today’s timber and wood products industries,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. “There are significant gaps where low-value wood, small diameter trees and restoration byproducts lack viable buyers. To close these gaps, we are investing in companies and organizations that are developing technologies, products, business models and training to expand and strengthen markets directly connected to forest restoration. Over time, this will help create new uses for underused materials, strengthen rural economies, improve forest health, and make forest management more financially sustainable.”

The American Wood Council (AWC) has long supported federal investment in local forestry and manufacturing communities and welcomes the grants as a boost for manufacturers across the industry.

“These investments support the broader goal of active forest management and stable markets for U.S. wood products leading to healthier forests, reduced wildfire risk, and steady rural economies,” said Will Layden, AWC’s Vice President of Government Affairs.

A full list of projects is available through the Forest Service’s Wood Innovations Grant Program.

About The American Wood Council The American Wood Council (AWC) represents 87.5 percent of the structural wood products industry and the almost 465,000 men and women working family-wage jobs in mills across the country. From dimension lumber to engineered wood products, we champion the development of data, technology, and standards to ensure the best use of wood products and recognition of their unique sustainability and carbon-reduction benefits.

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AWC’s Fire Service Engagement Protects Lumber Markets July 30, 2026—Fire service leaders shape how wood construction is understood, accepted, and ultimately used. When equipped with technical information, they become some of the most credible voices for safe wood construction. That’s why the AWC’s fire service engagement is an important part of its strategy to support market opportunities for wood construction.

In June, the AWC convened its annual Fire Service Advisory Council (FSAC) in Leesburg, Virginia. Fire service leaders from across the country joined AWC engineers and code staff for two days of discussion, a virtual mill tour, and fire testing at the Capital Testing laboratory. FSAC members guide how the AWC directs engagement, develops resources, and prioritizes outreach, so resources and training reflect what departments actually need.

That same commitment drives the AWC’s direct outreach in Florida, where the AWC has been delivering targeted education to fire officials on mass timber construction. As Florida continues evaluating mass timber provisions for its building code, the AWC is providing technical expertise and education to help fire officials understand wood’s performance and applicable code provisions.

In California, the AWC is actively engaged on wildfire resilience code requirements, highlighting performance-based approaches that keep material choices in the hands of builders and engineers. The AWC also works alongside fire service partners as the program tracks emerging media narratives that raise concerns about material safety, staying ready to ensure accurate, science-backed information is available when questions arise.

When fire officials are informed partners, markets stay open. The decisions being made now on mass timber, WUI regulations, and more have real market consequences, and the AWC’s relationships with fire services and marshals across the United States is critical to safeguarding and growing markets for wood products.

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Statistics Canada: Investment in Building Construction, June 2026 August 19, 2026— The total value of investment in building construction decreased $109.7 million (-0.5%) to $23.2 billion in June. This slight decrease occurred while the total value of building permits grew 18.5% in the month, reflecting the lag in converting permit issuance into on-site construction investment.

In June, declines in investment in building construction were recorded in both the residential (-0.6%) and non-residential (-0.1%) sectors. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 5.7% in June. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction declined 0.8% from the previous month to $21.0 billion in June, but it was up 2.4% year over year.

Multi-unit component weighs on residential investment In June, investment in residential building construction decreased $104.9 million to $16.1 billion. The multi-unit component (-1.9%) led the decline, while the single-family component (+0.9%) moderated it. Investment in multiunit construction was down $171.2 million to $8.6 billion in June. British Columbia (-$119.9 million) drove the decline, followed by Manitoba (-$51.3 million). In total, six provinces and two territories contributed to the decrease.

Meanwhile, investment in single-family home construction increased $66.2 million to $7.5 billion in June, driven by British Columbia (+$96.5 million). The growth was moderated by declines in seven provinces and two territories, led by Ontario (-$43.9 million).

Non-residential building investment edges down In June, the value of non-residential investment in building construction edged down $4.7 million (-0.1%) to $7.1 billion. The decline was driven by the commercial component (-0.7%), while the institutional (+0.6%) and industrial (+0.4%) components recorded increases. Investment in commercial construction was down $23.7 million to $3.5 billion in June. Alberta (-$9.7 million) and Ontario (-$5.8 million) were the primary contributors to the decrease, supported by broad declines across six additional provinces and the three territories. Investment in the institutional component increased $13.2 million to $2.2 billion in June. Growth in Ontario (+$22.5 million) and British Columbia (+$5.1 million) was tempered by declines in Quebec (-$8.3 million) and Alberta (-$5.8 million). Meanwhile, investment in the industrial component (+$5.7 million to $1.5 billion) also grew in June, led by British Columbia (+$14.0 million). However, the increase was partially offset by declines in five provinces and one territory, driven

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Residential construction sector drives growth in the second quarter The value of investment in building construction increased 2.1% (+$1.5 billion) to $70.0 billion in the second quarter. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction rose 1.1% to $63.3 billion. Investment in residential building construction increased $741.4 million to $44.0 billion in the second quarter. Both the single-family (+$576.0 million; +2.9%) and multi-unit (+$165.4 million; +0.7%) components contributed to the increase. Meanwhile, investment in non-residential building construction edged down $34.6 million to $19.3 billion in the second quarter. For more information on construction, please visit the Construction statistics portal. For more information on housing, please visit the Housing statistics portal.

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The title, written by Anna, and the particularly apt word “transforming,” describes what I have been singularly blessed to be part of for 55 years. Not long after I learned in class how a truss worked, I saw truss connectors work in the lab. They had already begun transforming construction, which you can read about in Chapter 3, “The Development of the Truss Plate.” Interestingly, the connector I tested represented the belated acknowledgement that the truss industry was transforming from vertical presses to rollers, and from longtooth to short-tooth plates.

On the day I finished testing at my college lab, Hydro-Air Engineering generously gave me the best slide rule made, the same type that Wernher von Braun used to get us to the moon. Then, they invited me to come to their office to work on software. So, ironically, with that classic slip-stick calculator in hand, I began programming its replacement, the machine that would transform truss engineering and much more, which you can read about in Chapter 8, “Fifty Years of Truss Design.”

Soon a PhD took my place running the computer at Hydro-Air and I was asked to test a brand new product that was transforming the way floors were being built, the wood web floor truss, which you can read about in Chapter 7, “The Expansion of Floor Truss Technology.” Later, after our engineers designed one of our first large floor truss jobs, I visited the site near Marietta, GA. (The next day, however, I reported for Airborne School at Ft. Benning, GA, because my low draft number compelled me to join ROTC and earn a stint in the Army.)

Returning after my last year of military service near the DMZ in Korea (fortunately by law, a company had to rehire a returning vet), I got to work directly for an industry founder, Walter Moehlenpah, and became involved in the machinery design that was transforming truss manufacturing in multiple ways, which you can read about in Chapter 5, “Roof Truss Equipment.”

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My next assignment was in truss engineering, which is also described in Chapter 8, and the later transformation toward whole house design, which is detailed in Chapter 9, “Wall Panel Technology and Component Design.” After several years, Mr. Moehlenpah relinquished ownership of Hydro-Air and I joined the CM world, going to work for an apartment-oriented competitor of Trussway in San Antonio, TX. There, I witnessed the first evidence of the transformation of apartment structures from simple two-story, garden-style buildings to four-story monoliths, which is detailed in Chapter 10, “Wood Components in Multi-Family Housing.” During this time, I also helped launch, with neighboring plants, a truss association that would become the Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas (TMAT) and would join the national association that transformed an industry, now called SBCA, the progression of which concludes the book with Chapter 11, “The SBC Industry.”

During my seven years working in truss plants, I encountered Clary saws in Texas, DePauw saws in Arizona, and Idaco saws in Virginia. But, my most rewarding experience occurred after I took a sales job with Hydro-Air/MiTek. There, I witnessed the start of the most significant transformation in truss cutting with Jerry Koskovich’s Auto-Omni in 1989, followed by Jim Urmson’s TCT 10 years later. This continual progression in cutting prowess is described in Chapter 6, “Sixty Years of Cutting Technology.”

After retirement, I traced the origin of the component industry back to the turn of the 20th century, where, surprisingly, wall panels took the lead, with premade wood trusses taking a back seat for 50 years.

This incredible transformation of building technology is detailed in Chapter 2, “The Mechanization of Home Building,” and Chapter 4, “Modern Home Building Technology.”

While covering this rich 72-year history of components, I have included the names of individuals I personally observed leading this ongoing transformation of construction. Although many have passed away, their incredible accomplishments live on, and their undaunted willpower continues to inspire those who follow.

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