Commercial Metals Company (“CMC” or the “Company”) published its Sustainability Report for fiscal 2023, showcasing the Company’s key role in the circular economy and its industry-leading environmental performance. Today’s publication, which can be found on CMC’s sustainability website (esg.cmc.com), reaffirms CMC’s commitment to transparent and regular reporting. The 2023 report includes a climate risk assessment […]
Lumber Price Index for Week Ending December 15, 2023
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 15, 2023 is: US$446 mfbm. This is up +0.5%, or +$2, from the previous week when it was US$444. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed averages) please go here: https://madisonsreport.com/madisons-lumber-prices-index-a-powerful-tool-for-data-driven-decision-making/ About Madison’s Lumber Reporter Established in 1952, Madison’s Lumber Prices is […]
Patrick Industries, Inc. Publishes 2023 Sustainability & Responsibility Report
Patrick Industries, Inc. (“Patrick” or the “Company”), a leading component solutions provider for the Outdoor Enthusiast and Housing markets, announced the publication of its 2023 Sustainability & Responsibility Report. “Sustainability is a commitment to future generations, and at Patrick, we are striving to achieve a vision that encompasses the wellbeing of our people, the conservation […]
Rayonier Completes Previously Announced Disposition of Oregon Properties
Rayonier, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the completion of its previously announced disposition of 55,000 acres of timberland in Oregon to Manulife Investment Management on behalf of clients for $242 million (~$4,400 per acre), subject to customary prorations and closing costs. The Company has used $150 million of the proceeds to pay down its only floating rate debt and plans to use approximately $30 million for a […]
CRH Proposal to Acquire Adbri in Australia
CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, together with the Barro Group (“Barro” and together with CRH the “Partners”) have entered into an agreement with Adbri Ltd (“Adbri” or the “Company”) in relation to a potential transaction to acquire Adbri that is recommended by the Independent Board Committee (IBC) of Adbri (the “Proposal”). […]
Building Gurus: Don’t Wait For Perfection When Hiring
When you are hiring are you totally let down by the field of candidates? Do you feel like no one has the exact mix of what you want and need? Can I let you in on a little secret? Perfection doesn’t really exist. It is pretty rare someone would have the exact background, education, natural talents, acquired […]
Anchor Peabody Represents Encore Building Products in its Sale to Builders FirstSource
Anchor Peabody is pleased to announce that it has represented Encore Building Products (“Encore”), a leading distributor and retailer of lumber, flooring, and other building materials, in its sale to Builders FirstSource, the nation’s largest supplier of structural building products and value-added components and services to the professional residential construction market. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, […]
Lumber Producer Fined $500,000 After Worker Fatally Injured
Convicted Resolute FP Canada Inc., 1010 De La Gauchetière Street West, Suite 400, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 2N2, a producer of wood, pulp, tissue and paper products Location of Workplace The Ignace Sawmill, 1000 Mill Road, Ignace, Ontario Description of Offence A worker was fatally injured while performing maintenance on a machine that was inadequately locked […]
Jewett-Cameron Trading Announces Appointment of New Board of Director Members
Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (the “Company”) has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors. Subriana Pierce is a visionary leader in the food and beverage industry with over 25 years of experience in senior leadership in both the grocery channel and Consumer Packaged Goods industry. She currently serves as Senior Vice President, Sales […]
Owens Corning Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 14th Consecutive Year
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) earned a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 14th consecutive year and on the DJSI North America Index for the sixth consecutive year, with industry-leading assessment scores. The DJSI World comprises an elite listing of the world’s largest companies based on long-term environmental, social, and […]