Nestled in northwest Connecticut's Berkshire Mountains, Washington Supply has always been surrounded by green. Three years ago, the dealer began returning the favor by deciding to become a regional leader in green building. Not long after that and nearly 3,000 miles way, executives at another dealer took similar action: Parr Lumber launched its GET REAL! program of environmentally friendly and sustainable products. More
More than 90% of the dealers responding to a ProSales survey last fall reported... More
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association urged a standard-setting setting group for softwood lumber to help create an eco-label that mills could add to their wood grade stamp if the timber they use came from a certified green forest. If enacted and recognized by forest certification groups, the eco-label ultimately could eliminate the expenses and rules that dealers now must deal with when fulfilling chain-of-custody certfication rules for handling certified green wood. More
Lumberyard executives split sharply over the presence--and sometimes the value--of... More
Lumberyard executives split sharply over the presence--and sometimes the value--of green construction in their communities, but a solid majority are greening their own operations even as they report reduced sales and weak profit prospects in 2009, a new ProSales survey finds. More
Many lumberyards sell unusual products, from Boy Scout uniforms to boating... More
I recently had the opportunity to join 20 building pros in York, Pa., at the National Association of Home Builders' training program, Green Building for Building Professionals. Throughout the program, instructor Bill Asdal, owner of Chester, N.J.-based Asdal Builders, repeatedly told attendees that many building professionals already employ at least some green basic construction techniques. More
The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association has taken another step in helping its dealer members tackle the "green" movement by sponsoring a Green Building Forum. More
"Green" is clearly more than just a fad. The problem? Manufacturers, dealers and others in the building materials industry grapple with significant obstacles to green marketing. Without a strong marketing platform, they risk missing out on their share of the green market--and their share of the profits. More
Huskey Truss and Building Supply has gone green without changing a thing. How? By... More
