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NLBMDA: The Midterm Elections and Control of Congress
Senate Democrats, who currently hold a 10-seat advantage over Republicans, are mostly playing defense this fall trying to keep their majority.
BY: BEN GANN
According to...
Dealer Profile
PROFILE: A Philosophy of Quality
Kimal Lumber creates its own opportunities.
BY: ALYSSA SAMSON
You see it all the time: A company promises top quality products and unmatched service, yet angry...
Industry News
Q&A: Tony Zimbelman
President, Zimbelman Construction, LLC Wichita, Kansas
Q: What sets your company apart?
 A: When I wrote my business plan in 1991, I made a pledge to...
Industry News
BOB HEIDENREICH: Deck Math III
Part 1: How to calculate footing loads and the weight of a deck.
BY:Â BOB HEIDENREICH
If you’re a deck builder, you know that numbers are a...
Industry News
SELLING TO REMODELERS: Your Showroom is My Showroom
An Atlanta-area remodeler shares insights on why PMC Building Materials is his LBM dealer of choice.
BY:Â DALE CONTANT, MCR, UDCP
In the Atlanta area, the LBM...
Industry News
SHOWROOM STRATEGIES: Master Craftsmen, Inc.
Insights from LBM Dealers who’ve grown their sales with a showroom refresh.
BY:Â LBM STAFF
An interview with Michael Waites, president:
Q: In this feature, we usually focus on...
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THE LUMBER MARKET: An Analysis of Housing’s Soft Rebound
The skewed distribution of income and lingering effect from the great recession are taking a toll on housing demand.
BY: BRENDAN K. LOWNEY
U.S. home construction...
Commentary
COMMENTARY: Growing Your Business Through Sales Talent
Real world takeaways from the Sales Compensation and Benefits Study.
BY: TONY MISURA
In the September LBM Journal, the 2014 Sales Compensation and Benefits Study was...
Finance
John D Wagner: The Overlooked Glulam
Advantages as to why glulams are the no-brainer choice.
BY: JOHN D WAGNER
Okay, admit it, you sometimes forget about glulam, don’t you? You don’t pay...
Industry News
TOUGH CALL: The Reality of Virtual Competition
Building products are now available from an online mega-retailer, at pricing close to your cost. You’re losing sales. What would you do?
Of all the...
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