November-December 2016 Table of Contents

From the Editor
In These Uncertain Times, Learn to Live in the Present Tense Editor's Note In These Uncertain Times, Learn to Live in the Present Tense

Editorial: All eras are uncertain. Don't get paralyzed by fear of the future Read more

Yard Notables
From 1930s Plantings, a New Species of Framing Lumber Joins the Market From 1930s Plantings, a New Species of Framing Lumber Joins the Market

Norway spruce, often used as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, becomes part of SPF mix Read more

Columns
Make These Three Resolutions to Increase Your Company's Sales in 2017 Sell Sheet Make These Three Resolutions to Increase Your Company's Sales in 2017

The key is to focus on actions today that connect to results in the future Read more

Don't Underestimate the Importance of Builder Education New Dimensions Don't Underestimate the Importance of Builder Education

Education and training programs shouldn't just be for your employees. Consider educating your customers as well. Read more

Why Your Company's Safety Program Needs to be a Top Priority Executive Decisions Why Your Company's Safety Program Needs to be a Top Priority

Violations are costly, and too many mistakes could sink your business Read more

Feature Section
2016 Excellence Award Winner, Marketing: Short & Paulk ProSales Excellence Awards 2016 Excellence Award Winner, Marketing: Short & Paulk

Short & Paulk uses high-tech but low-budget techniques to draw in new customers Read more

PSEA Flashback: 2016 Excellence Award Winner, Technology: BMC ProSales Excellence Awards PSEA Flashback: 2016 Excellence Award Winner, Technology: BMC

BMC’s overhauled website gives customers a user-friendly, locally tailored online experience Read more

PSEA Flashback: Excellence Award Facility Design: Tum-a-Lum Lumber ProSales Excellence Awards PSEA Flashback: Excellence Award Facility Design: Tum-a-Lum Lumber

Tum-a-Lum took inspiration from retail establishments for its welcoming new design, including a full wall of glass Read more

How Does Your Firm Compare to This 2016 PSEA Winner? ProSales Excellence Awards How Does Your Firm Compare to This 2016 PSEA Winner?

US LBM's education and training program empowers employees while teaching them valuable lean principles Read more

2016 Excellence Award Merit Award Winner, Facility Design: Howe Lumber ProSales Excellence Awards 2016 Excellence Award Merit Award Winner, Facility Design: Howe Lumber

Howe Lumber's new solar powered facility exemplifies wise sustainable business practices for lumberyards. Read more

Product Monitor
Improved Battery Technology Expands Cordless Options Product Monitor Improved Battery Technology Expands Cordless Options

More tools than ever are now available in cordless models, and they're lighter and more efficient. Read more

Hot Finds: Gift Guide
Your 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Your 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

We've got something for everyone on your list Read more

My Yardsticks
How Growing up in LBM Ignited Becca Dannenhauer's Passion for the Industry My Yardsticks How Growing up in LBM Ignited Becca Dannenhauer's Passion for the Industry

At home at a lumberyard since she was a kid, the owner of Hopkins Lumber in Memphis, Mo., treats each customer with insight and attentiveness. Read more

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