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The SMA Annual Conference in Memphis, Tennessee was a memorable event for all who attended. As is tradition, the conference kicked off with with the traditional Golf Tournament where our golfers enjoyed 18-holes with putting and driving competitions using specialized...

The SMA StairCraft Awards recognize the achievements of our members while showcasing the beauty of stairs. This year's award winners were announced at the SMA Annual Conference in Memphis, Tennessee. CLICK HERE to view the award recipients CLICK HERE to view all 2022...

Voting has opened for the SMA's coveted People's Choice Award. Help us determine this year's recipient of the People's Choice Award by voting on your favorite stair project. Can't choose just one? Don't fret! You can vote for as many like (but you can only vote for a...

We now have three versions of the printed Visual Interpretations to the Stair Building Code available.  You can stock up on these pictorial depictions of the 2012, 2015 and 2018 International Residential Code in the SMA Store at stairways.org/store. The 2012 is in...

STAIR BALUSTRADE CLASS by Rusty Parks & Robert Aulicky Grow your business! Do you have adequately trained employees to assist your company as you take more significant steps to continue your growth? Let the SMA help. The SMA Stair School hosted two successful...

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The SMA will be holding our Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, April 30th at 2:15 PM EST via Zoom.  This meeting is open to all SMA members.  Attendees will receive updates from the SMA President, Code Representative, and Committee Chairs.  There will also be a time...

The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association's (SMA) Board of Directors, in response to the  CDCs advisory, has determined it is not in the best interest of our attendees to continue with our Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 16-18. Therefore, the April...

AWI & SMA Release Wood Stair, Handrail, and Guard Systems Standard for Review & Vetting  The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) and the Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) are excited to announce that the AWI SMA 0643 – Wood Stair, Handrail,...

SMA Members!  Compete in the 2020 StairCraft Awards competition.  The StairCraft Awards recognize the best staircase projects of our industry in Aesthetics, Stair Safety, Quality Workmanship, and Technical Challenge.  All contestants compete anonymously...