Embracing disruption
Here’s to spending time beyond our comfort zones, embracing disruption, and using what we learn to serve our companies, our employees, and our customers.
Single-family housing starts flat in September
The September reading of 1.56 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months.
Report shows continued growth for home improvement market
The Home Improvement Research Institute says the total market will grow by an additional 2.9% from 2023 through 2025.
Strong demand boosts builder confidence despite supply chain disruptions
Strong consumer demand helped push builder confidence higher in October despite growing affordability challenges stemming from rising material prices and shortages.
Five Questions With: Tom Ellerbrook, Fastenmaster
Tom Ellerbrook is director of sales for FastenMaster. Over the last 10 years, he has led a team of more than 30 salespeople throughout the U.S. and Canada.
NLBMDA meets with Biden administration on vaccine mandate concerns
NLBMDA asked for feasible standards that do not negatively disrupt the day-to-day operations of LBM dealers and others in the building material supply chain.
Photos: LBM Strategies 2021
LBM Strategies Conference 2021 concluded Friday with presentations on management, technology, and mergers & Acquisitions.
Photos: LBM Strategies 2021 day two
LBM Strategies 2021 continued on Thursday with insightful presentations, networking sessions, recognition of 2021 LBM Dealers of the Year, LBM 100 companies, and members of the LBM Century Club.
Construction input prices decline in September but remain high
Construction input prices declined 0.5% in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis.
Capital Forest Products goes ESOP
The ESOP annually allocates company shares to employees and provides them with an equity interest in the future growth and success of Capital Forest Products.