LBM Journal

This transaction represents a significant milestone in Decks & Docks’ ongoing geographic expansion as it embarks on its West Coast expansion through J&W’s six retail locations.

Every credit application tells a story – and not just about the customer. It also reveals how your business collects, stores, shares, processes, and protects data. Join Credit Overlord Thea Dudley and her guest Missy Griffin of Gibbs Giden for a fast, eye-opening look at the privacy and compliance challenges hiding inside your credit process and how to fix them before they become costly.

The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association shared that the organization collected donations from members and raised $100,000 for the Maine Strong Foundation, a local emergency relief fund.

Founded in 2006 by Eric Brant and Frank Knight, Precision Design and Trim provides high-quality finish work for new home construction.

Darryl Oliveira, HPM's Director of Risk Management, was named a recipient of YWCA OF HAWAI`I ISLAND Hilo's 2026 Remarkable People award.

Recent gains for nonresidential construction have not fully offset soft conditions for housing with respect to the demand for construction labor, according to analysis from the National Association of Home Builders.

With the chronic shortage of skilled labor and the need for productivity gains in home construction, it’s no surprise that the building component category is experiencing rapid growth. While the opportunity is growing, the reality for traditional LBM dealers is not that simple.

According to the latest construction spending data from the U.S. Census, single-family construction spending increased 1.4% in April, consistent with the steady builder confidence reflected in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

Falls and improper fall protection remain top hazards on jobsites, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The release extends Nuvo across the full order-to-cash lifecycle, with onboarding, credit, payments, collections, and cash application now operating as one interconnected system on a single verified trade network.