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JOHN D. WAGNER: Can 2x6s be Cheaper than 2×4 Framing?
APA Thinks So. And It Can Prove It.
Guess how many U.S. homes are framed with 2x6s? I was surprised to learn that it’s 45%....
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Lumber and Panels: The Capacity Issue
North American wood products markets are recovering. Where will supply come from?
During the Great Recession, the biggest concern facing North American wood products markets...
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MANAGING RISK: A Worst Case Scenario
Planning for the unexpected should be part of your technology plan.
Just miles away from your workplace, during your morning commute, you begin to see...
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NLBMDA: NLRB Reissues “Ambush Election” Rule
On February 6, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a new version of the “ambush election” rule.
On February 6, the National Labor Relations...
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SHOWROOM STRATEGIES: ProBuild Wilmington
An Interview with Steve Caudill, General Manager of ProBuild Wilmington.
Q: Your recent showroom project at ProBuild Wilmington gives you 10,000 square feet of space....
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HOT PRODUCTS: 2014 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOW
Our picks from the 2014 International Builders' Show.
On February 4-6, the LBM Journal team worked the exhibit floor at the International Builders' Show, which...
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Decision-Making: Vegas Edition
Winners play probabilities; losers play possibilities.
For those readers who may have accidentally stumbled onto my website, www.LBMResearch.com, this month’s column will sound a little...
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BILL LEE: Your Family Business
Will It Stay in the Family?
After what our industry has endured in recent years, it’s timely to discuss two key elements of survival: a...
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BOB HEIDENREICH: Tracking the Trends
Outdoor living is a significant growth area. Embrace it, and grow your sales.
In the previous issue, I discussed how to line your business up...
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS: The Real Benefit of Category Management
It comes down to this: making more money.
I’ve used the last couple of issues to introduce the concept of Category Management (CM), and how...
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