The final quarter and full-year 2013 earnings reports of public trading LBM dealers provide a glimpse of the industry's overall performance and some predictions of 2014 performance. More
An open atmosphere that encourages staff feedback plus critical thinking and planning contribute to good corporate decisions. More
Choices abound when it comes to exterior flashing products, but take care to select the one appropriate for the type of door or window. More
Wood chosen for its environmentally preferable properties is rotting in 30 different Make It Right homes in New Orleans, sparking debate about the use of new--and green--building materials. More
Energy audits provide homeowners with assurance that their homes are free of mold... More
After breaking its six year string of losses in the second quarter of 2012, Stock Building Supply delivered a $5.5 million loss in the third quarter, largely due to the cost of the company's August initial public offering. More
OSB has gained the lion's share of the sheathing and subfloor markets thanks to... More
Getting in with the "big boys" is no easy task, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. It takes tough skin, the ability to handle losing, and knowing when to say "no." More
For the first time in six years, Raleigh, N.C.-based Stock Building Supply Holdings produced a profit, logging second quarter net income of $2 million, compared to a net loss of $2.2 million a year ago. More
