Lights, camera, and YouTube can turn your lumberyard into a studio for promoting... More
Energy efficiency still reigns in window design, but both for these looking at them is as important as looking through them. More
Raised heel roof trusses are proving to be a cost-effective way for fit more insulation into the attic for builders looking to construct to energy codes. More
The proposal to reduce some design values for Southern yellow pine by as much as a third has created fear and concern among some dealers, in part because of uncertainty over just how big a deal the change is, participants in a ProSales discussion say. More
Four new doorglass designs are available in an affordable price range, the company... More
When builders think of going green in coming years, which construction products... More
A poorly developed Web site stifles growth opportunities, creates problems for a company's brand, and makes acquiring new business more expensive than it needs to be. Conversely, a company that executes a well-planned Web strategy gains some key competitive advantages: cost-effective marketing and prospecting, better customer service, and a stronger brand, among many others. More
ProSales is pleased to present "Baublitz Briefs," a series of articles from Baublitz Advertising of York, Pa., designed to provide quick, easy-to-follow advice on improving your sales and marketing efforts. More
If you haven't yet been hit with builder customers looking to negotiate prices for your products and services, count yourself among a shrinking pool of dealers. An updated survey of more than 300 builders, weighted to reflect national industry demographics, says that 80% of them are somewhat to very likely to negotiate price with their suppliers. More
