The LBM adventure
If the lumber/building material industry is a roller coaster (some would argue convincingly that it is), then keep holding on, because the adventure’s not...
Live and in-person
There's no question about it: our reality is far more “wired” than ever before. The internet is a formidable tool that has transformed virtually...
Beyond the money
Each month, when we read over the business challenges that readers share as part of our “Real Issues” surveys, there’s one issue that consistently...
Introducing LBM Journal’s Dealers of the Year
Back in 2005, we launched our Entrepreneur of the Year program. Al Bavry of Kimal Lumber in Florida was our inaugural winner, and Al...
Winding down and ramping up
By virtually all accounts, 2018 has been a solid year for most companies in the construction supply industry. I’ve talked with many dealers who’ve...
Editor’s Note: Hearing voices
Just back in the office after the LBM Strategies Conference 2018, there is so much that I want to share—but I’ve managed to pare...
Editor’s Note: Never stop learning
A lot has changed since I joined this industry back in 1990. Back then, it was estimated that there were more than 6,000 separate...
Fresh perspectives and hat tricks
A few weeks ago, my son’s first season of traveling soccer was nearing its end, and he had yet to score a goal. That’s...
Editor’s Note: Leadership
By virtually any metric, it’s a very good time to be in the LBM industry. Builder confidence hit a very strong 70 in May...
Editor’s Note: To our stakeholders—Thank you
The first issue of LBM Journal was published in July 2003. So this issue marks the final issue of our 15th complete year. As...