Collaborate
Stronger Together. Better by Design.
The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) believes the future of the stair industry depends on meaningful collaboration. Our collaboration initiatives are designed to connect professionals across disciplines, strengthen industry relationships, and create a unified voice for stairbuilders and manufacturers nationwide.
Stair systems sit at the intersection of architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and craftsmanship. When these disciplines work in isolation, inefficiencies and misunderstandings can arise. When they collaborate, innovation, safety, and excellence follow.
Why Collaboration Matters
The stair industry does not operate in a vacuum. Builders work with architects. Manufacturers coordinate with engineers. Installers interact with inspectors and general contractors. Collaboration ensures that:
- Designs are practical, buildable, and code-compliant
- Technical challenges are addressed before they become costly problems
- Industry standards evolve with real-world experience
- The voice of stair professionals is represented in broader construction conversations
- Innovation is shared rather than siloed
By fostering collaboration, the SMA helps elevate the entire industry.
How We Bring the Industry Together
Industry Networking & Events
The SMA conferences, regional meetings, and roundtables create opportunities for professionals to exchange ideas, share solutions, and build lasting partnerships.
Cross-Disciplinary Engagement
We actively engage architects, engineers, code officials, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure stairbuilding expertise is included in design and regulatory discussions.
Standards & Advocacy Collaboration
Through committee work and cooperative initiatives, members contribute to shaping best practices, influencing standards, and advancing safety and quality throughout the industry.
Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Sharing
Our member network provides a trusted environment where professionals can discuss challenges, explore solutions, and learn from collective experience.
Building a Unified Voice
Collaboration through the SMA strengthens the industry’s collective influence. Together, we advocate for responsible standards, promote craftsmanship, and ensure that stairbuilders and manufacturers are recognized as essential technical specialists within the construction ecosystem.
When we collaborate, we don’t just solve problems—we move the industry forward.
