The outcome of a class action suit brought by nine California communities against three manufacturers is far from certain as the companies will most likely appeal a judge's order to pay $1.1 billion for lead paint mitigation. More
A California judge said three companies shoud have none lead paint caused health problems and ordered them to pay $1.1 billion to nine communities for lead paint removal. More
A Dec. 16 ruling in a 13-year-old California lawsuit marks major shift in lead-paint decisions. More
Stikine River Forest Products will build a new timber mill near Petersburg, Alaska. News from Richards Building Supply, Britton Lumber, Canfor Southern Pine, and more. More
Beacon Roofing Supply announced it acquired Ford Wholesale Co. and Construction Material Supply, a pair of firms serving Northern California. The deals mark Beacon's entry into that market. More
Six of the nation's best say relationship and service trump price. More
California is a trend-setter for the nation. So which trends in regulation of LBM dealers will the rest of the country see? More
Builders and remodelers embrace smart phones and tablets--and hope to hook up with... More
