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ProWatch: Show Offs
Special people can make showrooms – and the LBM operations that own them – a success.
PROSALES Magazine (August 12, 2010)

High-Tech Measuring Devices Could Open Doors for Dealers, Millwork Shops
Technology enabling custom-fit replacements could turn interior doors into fashion statements--and a new market for some LBM dealers
PROSALES Information Service (July 13, 2010)

6 Guides for Buying CRM Software
Use this checklist to help make sure you get full value on your investment in a customer relationship management system
PROSALES Information Service (May 14, 2010)

ProWatch: Build it Right
A Bridge Too Far: Creating an effective thermal break requires builders and suppliers to rethink conventional wood-frame construction.
PROSALES Magazine (April 26, 2010)

ProWatch: Scanning/OCR Technology
Handle (Once) with Care: Affordable, reliable optical scanning is helping automate accounting tasks.
PROSALES Magazine (April 26, 2010)

ProWatch: It Doesn't Compute
Dealers' IT Systems: Lots of dealers would dump their IT System, our survey finds, but others are happy
PROSALES Magazine (March 16, 2010)

Lots of Dealers Would Dump Their Current IT System, Survey Finds
ProSales poll reveals intense, widely split opinions over software quality, service
PROSALES Information Service (February 17, 2010)

ProWatch: Insulating Crawl Spaces
Build It Right: New research shows how proper insulation and air sealing can control moisture and save energy.
PROSALES Magazine (January 11, 2010)

ProWatch: Engineered Wood and Mold
Who's All Wet?: Experts disagree over how prone engineered wood is to mold.
PROSALES Magazine (February 01, 2010)

Addressing Climate Change Will Generate Construction Jobs
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (January 14, 2010)

ProWatch: Insulating Crawl Spaces
Build It Right: New research shows how proper insulation and air sealing can control moisture and save energy.
PROSALES Magazine (January 11, 2010)

ProWatch: Shining Examples
Students–with help from dealers and manufacturers–showcased more than solar panels in their model homes for this year's Solar Decathlon.
PROSALES Magazine (November 09, 2009)

'But I Don't Do Direct Marketing ... ' -- Right?
A software expert argues that what you're doing isn't far removed from other industries that have embraced technology to meet the same challenges.
PROSALES Information Service (October 19, 2009)

New Site Looks To Connect Contractors With Suppliers
Bidformaterials.com allows construction pros to create profiles and then access a nationwide database of suppliers and fellow contractors
PROSALES Information Service (October 05, 2009)

Tankless Water Heaters vs. Conventional Storage Tanks
Determine which system is right for your homes.
BUILDER Magazine (September 23, 2009)

New Tech Means Gas Isn't Your Only Fuel Option
A a number of pickup trucks offer pros ways to conserve fuel, and new advancements are on the way.
BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (June 07, 2009)

Three Ways To Make IT a Sales-Generating Machine
Bob Wiltse shows how to take advantage of this powerful, often-unappreciated resource.
PROSALES Information Service (May 28, 2009)

Multifamily Building in Japan Undergoes Earthquake Tests
MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE News Service (May 27, 2009)

ProWatch: Missed Connection
Online Payment: Lack of technology and daunting credit card fees still discourage dealers from adopting online payments.
PROSALES Magazine (February 04, 2009)

ProWatch: Raised Floor Living
Above the Flood Plain: The Southern Pine Council's Raised Floor Living initiative is spreading beyond its Gulf Coast roots into Midwestern states.
PROSALES Magazine (December 03, 2008)

Builders Turn to Twitter to Connect with Buyers
Social media site allows home building firms to market to small niches, engage in conversation with customers at minimal cost.
BUILDER Online (October 30, 2008)

Good Support
The new breed of structural products on the market give builders access to systems that not only hold up well but also offer added benefits.
BUILDER Online (October 06, 2008)

Systems Approach
Researchers' supersized tests of trusses and wall panels aim to forecast how those structures will work in real-world conditions. By Rich Binsacca
PROSALES Magazine (October 06, 2008)

Product Monitor: Housewrap
Wrap it Up: Manufacturers add convenience and more benefits to housewrap.
PROSALES Magazine (October 05, 2008)

Rader's Edge: Keep Your Software Vendor from Putting the Screws to You
Columnist Chris Rader's 10 ways to examine your software, and the vendor behind it, to assure you're getting the best deal.
PROSALES Magazine (February 03, 2010)

IBS Product Review: Dealer Tech Products
PROSALES Magazine (April 08, 2008)

Product Monitor: Tech Trends
LBM Lockdown: Dealers are losing inventory as a result of dishonest employees and customers, as well as audacious thieves. But they're going on the offensive to cut their losses.
PROSALES Magazine (March 01, 2008)

Returns: PVC Is Green, Safe
The January issue prompted some response on PVCs and hiring veterans.
PROSALES Magazine (March 01, 2008)

Product Monitor: Tablet PCs
PRO SALES MAGAZINE (January 08, 2008)

ProWatch: Vista Veto
Nearly a year after Microsoft introduced its latest operating system, IT consultants say small and midsize businesses can afford to wait to upgrade.
PRO SALES MAGAZINE (December 08, 2007)