Ed Hudson, Home Innovation Research Labs’ director, analyzes data from a builder... More
Stock Building Supply reported a full-year 2013 operating income of $800,000, compared to an operating loss of $18.9 in 2012. The Atlanta-based dealer plans to grow its professional remodeling contractor business in 2014. More
As we enter a new year, there are some unsettling business concerns on the horizon. More
Uncertainty, government regulation, and disappointment with the overall direction of the country were the main concerns of a panel discussion in Florida last month. More
Energy code updates that mandate improved indoor air quality combined with... More
The quoting process at Florida's Raymond Building Supply used to be slow and messy, and it often left employees in the dark. More
Like a spaceship rocketing into the heavens, the Energy Star for Homes program is... More
Several groups are harnessing digital imaging technology to eliminate virtually all the laborious field work from installing interior doors. They believe they can take a product that usually gets replaced only by necessity and make it a fashion choice. They also see big opportunities in serving apartment buildings, hotels, and other commercial areas where the doors get dinged regularly. But whether this is a market for LBM dealers remains uncertain. More
Beacon Roofing Supply, America's fifth-biggest pro-oriented building material supplier, has acquired Louisiana Roofing Supply, a roofing and shingles dealer based in Baton Rouge, La. More
