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PRODUCT PICKS: September 2014
Each month, hundreds of products hit the market. Here’s our picks for September 2014.
Epicor® Introduces Eagle N Series™
The Eagle N Series, Epicor’s next-generation retail...
Industry News
SHOWROOM STRATEGIES: GORDON LUMBER
Insights from LBM Dealers who’ve grown their sales with a showroom refresh.
BY:Â LBM STAFF
An interview with Chris Thornberry, manager for Gordon Design Gallery:
Q: Your large...
Industry News
NLBMDA: Senate Explores Online Sales Tax Fairness
BY:Â BEN GANN
In May 2013, the Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act (S.743) by a vote of 69 to 27. The legislation empowers states to...
Industry News
BOB HEIDENREICH: New Deck vs. Re-Deck
Homeowners aren’t aware that it’s often more cost-effective to build a new deck than to repair an aging one.
BY:Â BOB HEIDENREICH
I’ve been in this industry...
Finance
JOHN D. WAGNER: McGraw Hill Construction Stats Tell The Green Housing Story
But has the Green Building Movement finally plateaued?
BY: JOHN D WAGNER
As someone who’s advocated for green building since 1988, when I started editing the...
Dealer Profile
PROFILE: A Change In The Wind
Short and Paulk Supply grows its business by embracing change
BY: ALYSSA SAMSON
Jay Short, president of Georgia based Short and Paulk Supply Company, was introduced to...
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In Depth
IN DEPTH: Engineered Lumber Products
Dramatic changes in the market are boosting the ELP category.
BY: CRAIG A. SHUTT
A number of factors are boosting sales for engineered lumber products, including...
Industry News
BEHIND THE NUMBERS: Building a Plan
Knowing up-to-date information about your market is a critical part of a solid business plan.
BY: AL SHERMAN
Last month, I was embarrassed to mention that,...
Industry News
Sales Compensation and Benefits Report 2014
Considering the expense and uncertainty of hiring new salespeople, the key is to retain your good associates, while offering a sufficiently attractive package to...
Industry News
PRODUCT PICKS: July/August 2014
Each month, hundreds of products hit the market. Here’s our pick of the ones to watch for July/August 2014.
Cambridge HD Shingles from...
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