Editor's Note
Editor's Note: The New Excellence
The ProSales Excellence Award winners embody the growing emphasis on consumer experience as a standard business practice. Read more
Construction Employment Rises in 45 States, D.C. in Past Year
Twenty-nine states and the nation's capital have added construction jobs since August. Read more
Builders FirstSource Posts 84.2% Rise in Net Income, 12.7% Gain in Net Sales in 3Q
BFS CFO says growth reflects company's ability to manage volatility in commodity costs and realize cost efficiencies on a sustained basis. Read more
Drexel Building Supply Acquires Truss Systems
The Wisconsin-based manufacturer will operate under the name Drexel Truss Systems. Read more
Meek's to Close 6 Missouri Locations
Dropping the southern Missouri store locations is part of a "consolidation" move by the company. Read more
Uncommon Value
Time to Review
The arrival of the slow winter season doesn't mean your business should rest too. Read more
Thea's Mailbag: What to Do When a Customer Closes up Shop and Claims They Can't Pay
Thea Dudley advises following the words of Ronald Reagan: "Trust, but verify." Read more
Announcing the 2018 ProSales Excellence Award Winners
Four companies took home grand awards, while two showrooms get merits. Read more
2018 ProSales Excellence Award Winner, Grand, Yard: Ganahl Lumber
Ganahl's new SoCal digs kick operational excellence into a whole new gear. Read more
2018 ProSales Excellence Award Winner, Grand, Safety: Lansing Building Products
Lansing Building Products puts money, time, and talent into on-the-job safety Read more
2018 ProSales Excellence Award Winner, Grand, Marketing: PMC Building Materials
PMC Building Materials helps its business by helping its customers. Read more
2018 ProSales Excellence Award Winner, Grand, Education: TW Perry
For the TW Perry team, education as a service adds to the value stream. Read more
2018 ProSales Excellence Award Winner, Merit, Showroom: Fenestram
Fenestram aims for a white-glove vignette experience in its showrooms. Read more
2018 ProSales Excellence Award Winner, Merit, Showroom: New England Building Supply
New England Building Supply solves for tight square footage by design. Read more
Product Monitor
Demand Up in Racking, Trucking, Forklift Sectors
Market strength mirrors that of overall construction economy. Read more
An LBM CEO With the Industry in His Blood
Joe Miles has seen the expansion of Manchester, Vt.-based r.k. Miles over his 31 years with the company. Read more