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Report: U.S. increasingly dependent on overseas lumber - LBM …
Jan 19, 2021 · During the first ten months of 2020, US importation of overseas softwood lumber was 39% higher than during the same period in 2019.
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October 2024 Archives - LBM Journal
The clash between Canada and the U.S. over softwood lumber, which dates back to 1982, is one of the most persistent trade disputes between the two countries.
5 building envelope trends for 2025 - lbmjournal.com
5 days ago · As 2024 comes to a close, it’s natural to wonder what’s in store for the year to come. Across residential construction, continued attention toward high-performance homes is driving efforts to design building envelopes with increased energy efficiency and greater durability.
Do it Best makes bid to acquire True Value assets
Oct 14, 2024 · Do it Best, the nation’s largest member-owned co-op for hardware and lumber products, announces its bid to acquire substantially all assets from True Value, a Chicago-based hardlines wholesalers that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under private equity ownership.The proposed acquisition, supported unanimously by the Do it Best Board of Directors, would mark a significant moment in the ...
Zillow reveals 2025’s home trends - lbmjournal.com
Nov 12, 2024 · Old-world comeback: Move over, Grand Millennial style. 2025 is set to go full granny, with floral patterns, tapestries, antique furnishings and chintz making a strong return. Nostalgia is a growing trend, appearing in 14% more listings than in 2023, while “vintage” mentions are up by 9%. Additionally, bibliophilic decor and home libraries are on the rise, showing up 22% more frequently in ...
Realtor.com releases 2025 housing forecast
Dec 9, 2024 · Realtor.com has released its 2025 housing forecast with data-driven predictions on home prices, inventory, mortgage rates, and more factors expected to have an impact on the market in the next year.. See a snippet from the report below: Trends in Building and New-Home Sales A relatively healthy economy powers steady consumer demand, and expectations for additional growth fuel optimism for both ...
Capps builds on reputation
Nov 8, 2024 · President Bruce Shelton said Capps Home Building Center has created a strong presence in the communities it serves. I f you happen to find yourself in central Virginia, don’t be too surprised if you spot a few people out sporting hats or shirts with Capps Home Building Center emblazoned on the front. That’s just the kind of brand that Capps has built over nearly five decades: one that ...
Sawmill production rose in Q2 - lbmjournal.com
Nov 12, 2024 · The production index for sawmills and wood preservation industries rose marginally by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2024, according to recent analysis from the National Association of Home Builders.After falling for the previous two quarters, this was the first rise in real output since the third quarter of 2023 according to the G.17 data.