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Southeast Business Trends

Across the Southeast region sources said that their sales are doing well. There is however a mixed bag on whether they are doing better or worse than they were six months ago. In Louisiana a sawmill representative said that they are doing well, at the time of this writing, and that they are experiencing high […]

Western Building Center, Continuing To Grow Despite The Odds

“The company’s motto – where the contractor shops, and so should you – has remained a core value over the years. Today, about 70 percent of the overall business is contractor based, while do-it-yourselfers and home handy-people make up the remaining 30 percent.” ~ Brent Hartley, Western Building Center Distribution Center Manager Kalispell, MT – […]

Get Most Out Of Preserved Wood With RightFasteners, Field Treating

With the building season moving into full swing, demand for preserved wood to build outdoor projects will pick up significantly. Ensure your customers will build long-lasting structures by providing them with two key components to go with the wood: the proper fasteners and field treatments. Today’s wood preservatives contain more copper than treatments used in […]

West Coast Business Trends

At the time of this writing lumber prices are a bit of a mixed bag, wintery weather persists in the PNW and New England while unusual tornado activity threatens the south. Producers are dealing with a litany of issues beyond weather. The following is what a few West Coast producers had to say: Dean Garofano […]

It’s Deck Season: Here’s A Primer For Construction, Protection

It’s springtime, and that means everyone is looking to get their backyards in tiptop shape for fun, food, and festivities. Where do they usually congregate? The deck, naturally! And if they don’t have one, now is the time to get to work on construction. But where should they start? First things first: Pressure-treated Southern Pine […]

Midwest Business Trends

In the Midwest, Softwood lumber providers who were recently interviewed said their markets were strong or were showing “signs of life.” A sawmill representative in Texas said his business activity “has been improving. We just had the best two weeks since October. The demand is coming back. People are kicking tires and giving me purchase […]

NELMA Social Media Outreach Now IncludesInstagram and Pinterest

When consumers are researching building products options for use in an upcoming project, recent consumer-facing research conducted by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) shows that they are more likely to turn to social media and home improvement shows on networks like HGTV and Magnolia. Their favorite social media channels: Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. NELMA […]

 Inland West Coast Business Trends

In recent interviews with lumber providers in the Inland West, one lumberman reported positive dynamics in his market while two others said their business activity wasn’t so good at the moment. In Idaho, a lumberman said his market was “good. Pine boards are decent, but Cedar is still challenging.” Compared to a few months ago, […]

A Wealth of Essential Wood Products Resources Online

AWC’s work crosses many aspects of our industry. One core role is to serve as the nationally recognized technical authority on wood building products through the dissemination of standards, design tools, guidelines and educational resources that support safe, resilient and carbon conscious construction. AWC maintains these important and helpful technical resources through our recently updated […]

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures

The increasing threat of climate change has more and more building owners and homebuyers considering the sustainability of their structures and the role construction plays in global warming and use of our natural resources. What Makes a Sustainable Structure?According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), green building is the practice of maximizing the efficiency with […]