Even as new construction lags, dealers shy from expanding their install services... More
Carter Lumber will open a lumberyard and manufacturing facility in Franklin, Ind., south of Indianapolis, taking over a facility that Stock Building Supply left last year. More
With the help of Carter Lumber, two former owners of Kempsville Building Materials have bought back their largest former location from Stock Building Supply. More
Under Wraps: Niche housewraps and advanced installation methods increase in popularity. More
The market for installed sales may be right in front of you, but the perfect team members for your installed sales department could be harder to find. Matching skill levels with positions, juggling personality types, and maintaining quality workmanship are just a few of the challenges that make recruiting among the things that can ruin an otherwise well-planned department. More
The market for installed sales may be right in front of you, but the perfect team... More
For the past three years, building products distributor BlueLinx has relied on... More
Major pro dealers exhibiting at the 2007 International Builders' Show in Orlando this week are touting foundation-to-finish product and service offerings to builders of all sizes as they jockey for attention from the expected draw of 120,000 construction industry attendees. Although day one attendance was notably light compared to years past, Pro-Build, Stock Building Supply, Carter Lumber, and Home Depot Supply nonetheless held high expectations for pitching various value-added sells to the meandering audience. More
A More Strategic Management Approach Will Strengthen Future Growth More
With stiffer competition and tighter times in 2006, how should a traditional,... More