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Soft Spring Selling Season Takes a Toll on Builder Confidence
Builder confidence fell sharply in May on growing uncertainties stemming from elevated interest rates, tariff concerns, building material cost uncertainty and the cloudy economic outlook.
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LMC Names Jeremy Neill as the Director of Hardware
LMC is proud to announce the appointment of Jeremy Neill as the new Director of Hardware. Jeremy began his career journey in the LBM industry by joining Shelly Enterprises where he earned 18 years of industry experience.
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SFPA Announces 2024 Sawmill Safety Award Recipients
The Southern Forest Products Association has announced the recipients of the John Edgar Rhodes 2024 Sawmill Safety Excellence Awards. The SFPA Safety Awards embody the impact, dedication, and legacy of the Association’s founding leader, John Edgar Rhodes.
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Hancock Lumber Announces Acquisition Plans
Hancock Lumber is excited to announce its plans to acquire Johnson Lumber, a single-location lumberyard located in Salisbury, Massachusetts. The transaction is expected to close on May 31, 2025, with the location officially beginning operations as Hancock Lumber on Monday, June 2.
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Deckorators Names Michelle Hendricks Director of Marketing
Deckorators, the leader in stylish and durable composite decking and accessories, has named Michelle Hendricks, director of marketing, effective March 2025. Hendricks has been a key contributor to the ongoing success of Deckorators since first joining UFP Industries nearly six years ago.
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SBCRI Seeks Member For Newly Created Board
The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) and SBCRI are seeking a qualified candidate to fill an open position on the SBCRI Board, an independent board intended to oversee SBCRI’s Quality Assurance Program and act as the board of review for any decertification appeals filed with SBCRI.
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Residential Mortgages Experience Weaker Demand in First Quarter
Overall demand for residential mortgages was weaker while lending standards for most types of residential mortgages were essentially unchanged according to the Federal Reserve Board’s April 2025 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS).
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Trade Negotiations Adding Certainty to the Outlook
Initial trade arrangements with the United Kingdom and China are providing needed clarity for the international economic outlook.
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LBM Talks Social: An Executive Perspective, with TJ Shaheen
In this episode, Sally is joined by TJ Shaheen, Executive VP of Builders' General, who shared his executive level perspective on the value of social media for LBM dealers. TJ discussed how social media is a great tool to affordably increase brand awareness and its potential for LBM dealers to connect with each other. He also shared information about their recent video series that served both their social media profiles and their customers.
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Chelsea Building Products Debuts Contractor Program for Everlast Advanced Composite Siding
Chelsea Building Products, manufacturer of Everlast advanced composite siding, is empowering contractors with new tools as it launches its new Everlast Advantage contractor program. The initiative includes training, support, and rewards for contractors selling and installing Everlast siding in the United States.
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