Decking Update
All Hands on Deck
Growth in U.S. housing demand will boost sales of decking products this year. Here's what's new. Read more
Dealer of the Year
Jackson Lumber & Millwork: 2014 ProSales Dealer of the Year
Jackson Lumber & Millwork turned to lean manufacturing processes to fine tune its operations and in the process earned ProSales' 2014 Dealer of the Year award. Read more
While some economists suggested at year's end that the housing recovery was on the verge of stalling out, housing start data show signs of increased strength. Read more
My Yardsticks
The Pilot at Pilot Lumber
Pilot Lumber president Ken Grause operates two companies, a lumberyard and a flight training school. Read more
Signs of LBM industry strength point toward a coming year of increased merger and acquisitions. Read 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. Read more
As we enter a new year, there are some unsettling business concerns on the horizon. Read more