BCMC 2011 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

Wednesday • 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Lecil Alexander (Universal Forest Products, Inc.)
Robert Dayhoff (Shelter Systems Limited)
Amanda Metzger (The Truss Shop)
Kevin Riesberg (Plum Building Systems, LLC)

Best Practices for Design Departments
Part 1: Top Five Management Best Practices

• Know your scope of work
• Job vs. profit
• Training/measuring is essential
• Communication is key
• Complete construction plans and specifications

Wednesday • 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Mr. Tony Kuritz
INSafe, Division of Indiana OSHA Industrial Hygiene

OSHA: Not Just a Four-Letter Word
Part 1: Preparing for an Inspection

• Odds are good you will have an OSHA inspection soon with new rules on combustible dust, proposed hearing protection and possible fork lift operation
• This session will explore what OSHA looks for during inspections and how to prepare for one.
• A panel of component manufacturers will answer questions specific to the industry and share their experiences from past OSHA inspections.

Wednesday • 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lecil Alexander (Universal Forest Products, Inc.)
Robert Dayhoff (Shelter Systems Limited)
Amanda Metzger (The Truss Shop)
Kevin Riesberg (Plum Building Systems, LLC)

Best Practices for Design Departments
Part 2: Top Five Best Practices to Avoid Liability/Lo$$

• Know your scope of work re-emphasized
• Component design
• Know the design loads that are specified and anticipated
• Proper adherence to codes/standards
• User expectation
• Proper documentation

Wednesday • 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mr. John Brunswick
INSafe, Division of Indiana OSHA Construction Safety

OSHA: Not Just a Four-Letter Word
Part 2: All About Fall Protection

• OSHA's removal of interim guidelines for fall protection is having a significant impact on residential construction jobsites.
• Its permitting of a fall restraint system creates a serious concern, given that most framers will use the peak point of roof trusses as their anchor point.
• This session will explore the fall protection challenges facing framers as they erect roof trusses and explain what OSHA is looking for.
• A panel of component manufacturers and SBCA staff will answer questions and review changes to the SBCA B11 Summary Sheet, Fall Protection & Trusses.

Wednesday • 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

George Hedley

The Business Success Blueprint For Manufacturers & Distributors!

George Hedley shares his proven, step-by-step "Business $uccess Blueprint" to build your business to work the way you want it to. Run your business like an owner: in control instead of an over-worked, underpaid, hands-on, do-everything, make every-decision, stressed-out control freak. Transform your company into an organized growing business that delivers bottom line results, builds equity, wealth and freedom.

• Learn how to draft your "BIZ-Builder Blueprint" and produce consistent results.
• Define your vision, mission and priorities. Set and track goals for sales, marketing, customers, production, overheard, profit and equity.
• Learn the 7-step formula to create operational systems for everything from production and shipping to sales and marketing.
• Create action plans to continually improve your business.

Includes a detailed handout with examples and guidelines to organize, systemize, track, streamline and improve your business. Every entrepreneur, business owner or manager will benefit.

Thursday • 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Joe Castleberry (Beadles Lumber Company)
Steve Hardy (Woodpro Consulting)
Steve Harms (iLevel by Weyerhaeuser)
Jack Littfin(Littfin Lumber Co.)
Gary Weaver (Timber Tech Texas, Inc.)

Making Informed Decisions About Lumber

In today's market, component manufacturers need to be smart about lumber. Do you really know what it takes to make informed decisions? Do you have questions about MSR and visually graded lumber? Join us for this panel discussion on:

• Lumber properties and design values
• Lumber quality
• Supply and demand
• Lumber buying decision-making

Thursday • 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Joshua Bellows (Hundegger USA, L.C.)
John Herring (A-1 Roof Trusses)
Joseph Hikel (Shelter Systems Limited)
Dan Holland (Clearspan Components, Inc.)

What Is Lean Manufacturing in Today's Economy?

The session will discuss the importance of lean manufacturing and define what it is today. The panelists will tackle the following topics:

• Practical application through their experience
• Efficiencies and safety
• Raw material
• Manufacturing process
• Shipping
• Need for changing/evaluating processes and procedures

This is an open-forum session so bring your questions and be ready to discuss your peers' viewpoints.