Increase Profits by Assembling Aluminum Railings In-House The outdoor living market, spurred by homeowners’ desire to extend the comfort of their living and entertaining areas outdoors to decks and patios, is showing no signs of slowing down. As a result, the closely aligned deck and railing markets continue to skyrocket. With this growth comes new […]| LBM Journal
As a young man, Carl became VP of Sales for Northeast Treaters, Inc. and helped grow the company from a start-up to a successful business of over $120 million in sales annually. In 2006, Carl was recognized by his peers as The Lumber Salesman of the Year by the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association.| LBM Journal
The remodel includes an expanded showroom, improved layout, better access, new signage, and a dedicated Milwaukee tool area. It’s the first major update to the Beatrice store since the 1990s.| LBM Journal
The 553,000-sq.-ft. Innovation Center serves as a year-round facility designed to test new retail concepts, merchandising strategies, and technologies.| LBM Journal
The appeal of WiseCoat® goes beyond just performance. For homeowners, it means less maintenance and more time enjoying their outdoor spaces.| LBM Journal
This year's sold-out show brought more than 270 LBM professionals from across the U.S. to Nashville, TN to connect and learn about top trends and opportunities in the industry.| LBM Journal
Now the largest gypsum wallboard manufacturing facility in the world, replacing its sister site in Silver Grove, KY, the additional production volume will help CertainTeed to meet growing demand, especially in the southeastern United States.| LBM Journal
The event also marks the first public display of the brand’s new Stand Out campaign, centered around how Deckorators decks don’t just enhance outdoor living—they become the stage where unforgettable moments unfold.| LBM Journal
“As a top-tier distributor in the Midwest, Lensing Building Specialties will help us continue to expand our market presence throughout southern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, western Kentucky, and northwestern Tennessee,” said Adam Caplinger, director of sales for Envision Outdoor Living Products.| LBM Journal
MFM Building Products’ Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal recently achieved a Class A Fire Rating for use with Class A standard 3-tab and architectural asphalt shingles per ASTM E108/ICC ES AC188. Ultra HT is a 45-mil, self-adhered roofing underlayment for use in steep-slope roofing and re-roofing installations. The product features a durable cross-laminated polyethylene […]| LBM Journal
The company raised $423,128.56, surpassing its original goal by over $150,000.| LBM Journal
The new 1-1/2″ Cap Stapler from Senco is reported to be engineered to improve jobsite performance for siding, roofing, and framing pros who install housewrap, roofing felt, and foam board insulation. Feeding a roll of collated plastic caps into the tool alongside each staple, Senco says the CS61H1 improves hold strength, reduces tearing and helps […]| LBM Journal
Data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction shows that single-family construction timelines have shortened as supply chain challenges have eased after the pandemic.| LBM Journal
Over the first seven months of 2025, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date nationwide reached 565,208.| LBM Journal
The "Blueprint for Upskilling the Homebuilding Workforce" report highlights that "the construction industry will need to attract an estimated 439,000 net new workers in 2025 to meet anticipated demand for construction.”| LBM Journal
“The Stratham location positions us to serve a growing market and strengthen our presence in the Seacoast region,” said Mike Burkhart, President & CEO of Ring’s End. “It’s an important step in our long-term growth strategy, building on our tradition of providing premium products and unmatched expertise.”| LBM Journal
From fence posts and steps to walkways and small slabs, Fast Setting Mix is the ideal solution when the project needs a dependable set in just 30 minutes. That means less waiting, less downtime, and more progress on every job.| LBM Journal
How to Know When You’ve Outgrown Your Current Software Solution If you’ve started to think your lumber and building materials (LBM) supply business could be getting more from your software solution, then this document may provide some food for thought. This is especially relevant in today’s challenging business environment with growing pressure to increase […]| LBM Journal
Despite this increase, total spending was 5.3% lower than a year ago, as the housing sector continues to navigate the economic uncertainty stemming from ongoing tariff concerns and elevated mortgage rates.| LBM Journal
EWP manufacturers are hoping these predictions come to fruition over the remainder of the year, despite uncertain economic indicators.| LBM Journal
One offers a bigger but uncertain payout, one is smaller but guaranteed. Which suitor would you sell to?| LBM Journal
Industry trends, data, products and best practices for lumberyards, building material distributors, wholesalers manufacturers, and service providers.| LBM Journal
IBS has become known as the biggest event for LBM dealers to connect directly with manufacturers and to learn about the latest product innovations.| LBM Journal
