Stories about mortgage rates were all the rage in 2024 as the U.S. housing market continues to fluctuate, but this year also saw severals stories on trend analysis and big acquisitions in the LBM industry. As we head into 2025, check out which stories topped the charts on LBMJournal.com during 2024.
- Mortgage rates take a dive: Aug. 5
Our top story from 2024 takes a look at mortgage rates as they drop for the first time in more than a year. - OSHA proposes first federal workplace heat standard: July 8
According to the proposal, the standard would apply to all employers conducting outdoor and indoor work in all general industry, construction, maritime and agriculture sectors, with some exceptions. - Highest paid occupations in construction in 2023: April 19
The highest paid occupation in construction is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with half of CEOs making over $172,000 per year. Lawyers working in construction are next on the list with the median wages of $166,450, and the top 25 percent highest paid lawyers making over $221,220. Out of the next ten highest paid trades in construction, eight are various managers. - Sherwin-Williams predicts 2025 color trends: Aug. 9
Through rigorous research, expert global trend analysis, and deep industry understanding, the SherwinWilliams Colormix Trendsight Team guides the way with data-driven insights to create the yearly forecast. - Home Depot’s SRS acquisition takes another step forward: June 17
Earlier this year, The Home Depot announced an $18.25 billion deal to purchase SRS’s 2,500-plus professional sales force and 760-plus branch network across 47 states.
Want to read more LBM Journal stories from 2024? Check out all our dealer profiles from the past year here.
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