Month: May 2025
406 posts
Preserving America’s Infrastructure with Pressure-Treated Wood
A Durable, Sustainable Solution for Bridges, Marine Structures, and Other Industrial Applications America’s infrastructure is at a crossroads. Consider the facts. The bottom line: These vital structures are aging, and in many cases, in need of repair and replacement. Such a systemic challenge underscores the importance of selecting the right materials to repair or replace. […]
Washington Report
In A Win For NAHB, Canadian Lumber Exempt From Trump’s Global Reciprocal Tariffs How Is Home Building Impacted By Tariffs? (Editor’s Note: News on tariffs is an ever-evolving situation. To follow was the latest news at press time from the National Association of Home Builders.) President Trump on April 2 announced he will impose a […]
LMC Marks 90 Years Of Strength And Innovation At 2025 Annual
LMC proudly hosted its milestone celebration, the 2025 Annual recently in Phoenix, AZ. As one of the most anticipated events in the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry, 70 percent of the LMC Dealer network—which comprises the nation’s premier independent lumber and building materials dealers—gathered to com memorate nine decades of industry leadership and prepare […]
Record-Breaking Montréal Wood Convention 2025 Wraps Up With 1,200 Participants,112 Booths
The Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) 2025, held recently at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, drew a record 1,200 participants and featured 112 booths, marking the third consecutive sold-out edition. The MWC 2025 brought together professionals from across the globe to explore the latest trends, technologies and products shaping the future of the wood sector. Attendees […]
Las Vegas Does Not Disappoint As Host Of NAHB’s IBS Event
The Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center recently hosted the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), co-located during the annual Design & Construction Week. IBS is the largest annual light construction show in the world and this year […]
Warren Trask, A Best-In-Class Distributor, Celebrates 100 Years
“Our long-standing relationships with mills allow us to get proprietary grades pulled that other distributors do not have access to. We get input from our customers to produce a product that works for them. These relationships span decades and generations based on common goals and mutual respect.” – Bernie Nugent, former president (retired), Warren Trask […]
Fake News And Sustainability Awards
By Brad KirkbrideManaging Director, Western Red Cedar Lumbar Association Did you know that The Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) will forgive your mortgage for up to five years if you build your deck or outdoor structures with Western Red Cedar? It’s another great incentive to use such a beautiful and environmentally friendly product. What’s […]
