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Industry trends, data, products and best practices for lumberyards, building material distributors, wholesalers manufacturers, and service providers.
Construction in low density areas increases - lbmjournal.com
Dec 5, 2024 · A full 50% of the U.S. population live in counties that are in the 90th to 100th percentile when it comes to population density. This means that half of the population lives in the top 10% of the high-density areas in the nation.
Heightened tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports reignite …
Oct 11, 2024 · The press release concluded: “The U.S. lumber industry established its right to the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties in the face of unfair competition from Canada, and the Coalition supports the Commerce Department’s continued commitment to enforce the U.S. trade laws against subsidized and unfairly traded Canadian lumber imports.”
Construction labor market continues to ease - lbmjournal.com
Dec 4, 2024 · After a period of slowing associated with declines for some elements of the residential construction industry, the count of open construction sector jobs trended lower in the October data, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).The data indicates the demand for construction labor market remains weaker than a year ago, according to analysis from the ...
Report: U.S. increasingly dependent on overseas lumber - LBM …
Jan 19, 2021 · During the first ten months of 2020, US importation of overseas softwood lumber was 39% higher than during the same period in 2019.
Epicor Tech Case Study: Arnold Lumber
Dec 3, 2024 · Since LBM operations come in all shapes and sizes, and their challenges vary widely from one market to the next, the most effective technology solutions are never one-size-fits-all. This webinar replay features a conversation with Adam Bartlett from Arnold Lumber. Adam will talk with LBM Journal’s ...
Product Picks: November/December 2024
Nov 18, 2024 · Simpson Strong-Tie HTTH6.5 Heavy-tension Tie. Simpson Strong-Tie has added the HTTH6.5 to its lineup of HTT heavy-tension ties. Suitable for residential construction and light-frame wood commercial buildings, the HTTH6.5 single piece tension tie features a four-fold seat that the manufacturer says reduces deflection, a tapered base to optimize strength, and an optimal nailing pattern that ...
R.P. Lumber to acquire Guyot Lumber - lbmjournal.com
Oct 31, 2024 · R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. plans to acquire Guyot Lumber, an independently owned retailer of hardware, lumber, and building materials in Perryville, MO. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction, scheduled to close on Friday, November 1st, marks R.P. Lumber’s eighth acquisition this year and its first location in Perry County, MO.
Do it Best announces combined Spring Market following True …
Dec 2, 2024 · Do it Best has announced its largest spring market ever, set to take place March 21-23 in sunny Orlando, FL. This monumental event, themed Bigger. Stronger. Faster., promises to bring together the best of Do it Best and True Value in an unparalleled celebration of independent retail success. Building on the strength of the recent acquisition of True Value, this spring market will be the most ...
Do it Best officially acquires True Value - lbmjournal.com
Nov 22, 2024 · Do it Best announces the successful acquisition of True Value, a long-time competitor with a legacy brand that benefits both organizations. This monumental transaction represents a transformative milestone for Do it Best, True Value, and the entire independent hardware industry.