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Wilson Lumber creates space for women in LBM
This year’s luncheon fell in the middle of National Women in Construction Week—from March 3-9—and featured Alicia Huey, chairwoman of the board for the National Association of Home Builders.
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Strong rebound in single-family permits at start of 2024
Year-to-date ending in January, single-family permits were up in all four regions.
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Builder sentiment rises above breakeven point
This is the highest level since July 2023 and marks the fourth consecutive monthly gain for the index. It is also the first time that the sentiment level has surpassed the breakeven point of 50 since last July.
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PARR debuts newest, most automated truss plant
PARR Truss Lacey is a greenfield build that will serve South Puget Sound. This location will allow for expanded regional services with manufactured components.
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Golden State Lumber marks 70 years in business
The Petaluma, CA-based company announced the milestone via social media and on its website.
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Schmuck Lumber Company to expand in Gettysburg
Company President Woodie Witmer said the focus of the new store, in addition to the current lumberyard offerings, would be on hardware.
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84 Lumber makes donation to Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters
84 Lumber associates have been working to fulfill customer orders after the Jan. 20, 2024, fire at 2345 Palumbo Drive destroyed the main building and showroom. Despite the setback, the lumber company has been able to continue operations as normal.
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Producer prices up in February
Prices for lumber will likely start to creep upwards as single-family home construction enters the spring season and demand for lumber increases.
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YKK AP makes key leadership appointments to position the organization for growth
Mike Turner has been appointed as president of the company’s commercial business group and Josh Jensen as president of the company’s residential business group, effective April 1.
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TimberHP’s new TimberBatt helps answer national shortage of construction insulation
TimberBatt manufacturing starts with wood chips left over from lumber production and sustainable forestry operations.
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