Lumber prices dropped yet again at the end of March, as demand remained soft and customers skeptical. While sawmills were able to book order files out two weeks or longer, most buying remained just-in-time. Almost no one was stocking inventory, which is a bit odd given the time of year. Usually by the end of […]
LMC Welcomes Jack Phipps as Vice President of Technology
LMC is proud to announce the appointment of Jack Phipps as the new Vice President of Technology. In this role, Phipps will be responsible for LMC’s external focus on helping dealers adopt technology, as well as providing leadership and guidance to the company’s internal technology projects. Phipps joins LMC from Recovery Centers of America (“RCA”), […]
JELD-WEN Recognized for Commitment to Energy Efficiency Innovation and Education
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (“JELD”), a leading global manufacturer of building products, has been recognized by Green Builder Media and ENERGY STAR® for its long-standing commitment to innovating high-quality products that are good for homes and the planet, while educating consumers about the benefits of more energy efficient windows and doors. “Sustainability is at the heart of […]
Trex Transcend® Lineage™ Named “Sustainable Product of the Year”
With industry leading style and performance, elevated by a commitment to sustainability, Trex Company (“Trex”) continually leads the way for what’s next in outdoor living. The world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products, extends this legacy with Trex Transcend® Lineage™, a new decking line recognized by Green Builder Media as a 2023 Sustainable Product of […]
Tando Composites Announces Arnold Lumber Company as Beach House Shake Flagship Dealer
Tando Composites announced today that Arnold Lumber Company of West Kingston, Rhode Island, has become the latest flagship dealer for Beach House Shake®, the Authentic Composite Shingle. Arnold Lumber will stock the complete line of Beach House Shake to service Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut. With four locations in Rhode Island – West Kingston, Wakefield, Bristol, and Westerly – Arnold Lumber has been building […]
Ace Hardware Ranked As One of the Most Trustworthy Companies In America For 2023
Ace Hardware is the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, known to consumers as “the Helpful Place.” Now, with the latest results from Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America rankings, it is also considered one of the most trustworthy places to shop and work. 2023 marks the second year for Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America Ranking. […]
ABC: March Construction Backlog Indicator Down to Lowest Level Since August 2022
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator declined to 8.7 months in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 20 to April 3. The reading is 0.4 months higher than in March 2022. View the historic Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Backlog slipped in March and […]
Report: MillerKnoll to Close Sheboygan, WI Facility
On March 23, 2023, MillerKnoll, Inc. (HQ: Zeeland, MI) filed a WARN Notice with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Dislocated Worker Unit, per the Wisconsin Business Closing and Mass Layoff Law. In the filing, MillerKnoll stated that they “will be permanently closing operations at its facility located at 2218 Julson Court, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081. […]
GLIDDEN Paint by PPG Brings Expanded DIY Product Assortment to Independent Dealer Network
PPG today announced an expansion of its paint assortment of GLIDDEN® paint by PPG products for independent dealer partners. The reimagined program strengthens the lineup of Glidden DIY paint offerings to this key retail channel, highlighting PPG’s commitment to the dealer network. “This expanded program will provide our independent dealer network with a paint assortment that further […]
HBI Receives $1 Million Donation from Harper Family Foundation
At the BuildStrong Academy of Orlando, developer Robert Harper recently announced the Harper Family Foundation’s $1 million contribution to Home Builders Institute (HBI), which operates the facility and offers its tuition-free construction training programs. The foundation’s funds will finance scholarships and programs that expand training opportunities for young people in Orlando, throughout Florida and across […]