LBM Journal
Dryerbox DB-480
The Dryerbox DB-480 is a recessed exhaust receptacle installed during new construction to prevent bends or kinks—problems that can lead to a home fire—in...
Lowe’s leads 60-company coalition to promote skilled trades
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – More than 60 organizations have announced Generation T (“Gen T”), a movement intended to help fill the skilled trade gap that...
Product Picks: April 2019
Each month, hundreds of products hit the market. Here’s our pick of the ones to watch.
Knauf completes acquisition of USG Corporation
IPHOFEN, Germany & CHICAGO — Gebr. Knauf KG and USG Corporation have announced the completion of Knauf’s acquisition of USG.
The acquisition creates the world’s...
Mid-Am Building Supply announces partnership with KWP Siding Products
Mid-Am Building Supply has announced an exclusive distribution partnership of KWP Siding products in the Central U.S.
“Having been a market leader in the siding...
Doing well by doing good: Mike Dykstra to keynote LBM Strategies Conference
Want to attract and retain top people—especially high-performing young pros—while contributing to your community and positioning your company for a strong future? Learn from...
March new home sales boosted by lower interest rates
WASHINGTON — Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 692,000 units in March after a slightly revised...
Snavely Forest Products expanding Texas distribution to Houston
PITTSBURGH — Wholesale distributor Snavely Forest Products is opening a new division in Houston. The location will distribute products such as LP SmartSide Siding...
Existing-home sales drop 4.9% in March
WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales retreated in March, following February’s surge of sales, according to the National Association of Realtors. Each of the four major...
Simpson Strong-Tie renews Habitat for Humanity sponsorship
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie has renewed its partnership with Habitat for Humanity International for the 13th consecutive year. To date, the company has...