The U.S. Commerce Department†announced†Tuesday it would delay its final ruling on anti-dumping rates for Chinese-made hardwood plywood imported to the U.S. until Sept. 5 after two manufacturers identified in the case's related investigation requested a postponement. More
Big fish eat little fish. The large roofing supply companies are buying up smaller independent companies, as the roofing sector is projected to deliver steady growth and healthy margins for at least the next five years—especially if it picks up some momentum from a recovering housing market. More
A host of Chinese hardwood plywood makers are under investigation for allegedly selling surplus product at below-market rates. More
But online building products site connecting suppliers and contractors now sees advertising, not user fees, as best source of revenue. More
One Indianapolis remodeling company finds that a busier fall may mean material delivery delays that affect cash flow and scheduling. And, as business picks up for remodelers across the nation, such delays may become increasingly common. More
An interview with Keith Coleman, co-owner of an independent lumber and building material (LBM) supplier that serves -- and understands -- the residential remodeling market. More
In order to understand what's currently happening in the supply chain, it's important to understand how we got to this point. Dealers won't admit it, but anecdotal and statistical evidence strongly suggests a conscious decision by the bigger supply houses to focus on the big-production builders, at the expense of what the industry calls the "high-touch market" - remodelers and custom-home builders. More
Here are some tips on managing for maximum dollar value:Runs to the lumberyard cost more than conservative ordering saves.Incorrect deliveries translate into lost labor time and delays. More