The Power of Involvement
Hey, why didn’t I see you at the Broadmoor in late October? NLBMDA held its annual pro dealer industry summit there in Colorado Springs,...
Avoiding Generational Clashes in Succession Planning
Passing down a family-owned LBM business is a common practice. However, transferring business ownership within a family is a delicate process fraught with
difficulties. In...
COMMENTARY: April 2015
NADRA is Your Voice in the Deck and Railing Industry
The North American Decking & Railing Association (NADRA) is made up of builders, manufacturers, dealers/distributors,...
COMMENTARY: Strong Financials and Selling Your Business
Smart credit and collection processes can make your company more attractive to potential owners.
By Scott Simpson
The Real Issues article (p. 32 January LBM Journal)...
COMMENTARY: Lumber’s Place in Green Rating Systems
New environmental product declarations (EPDs) help translate the benefits of wood building products for green rating systems.
BY: KENNETH BLAND
With the green building market estimated to...
COMMENTARY: Growing Your Business Through Sales Talent
Real world takeaways from the Sales Compensation and Benefits Study.
BY: TONY MISURA
In the September LBM Journal, the 2014 Sales Compensation and Benefits Study was...
COMMENTARY: A Conversation with NADRA
Insights from Executive VP Mike Beaudry and the leadership of the North American Deck & Railing Association (NADRA).
Q: Decking has been a solid growth...