Kodiak Building Partners, a leading distributor of lumber and building materials products, today announced Bret Kelly has been named as Senior Vice President of Kodiak’s Northeast General Lumber division. Kelly will oversee operations at Goodrich Lumber, New England Building Supply, Ricci Lumber, and Shepley Wood Products and will report to Pat Flood, Executive Vice President […]
Tractor Supply Opens Applications for “Growing Life Out Here” Open Buying Days Event
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced that applications are open for its “Growing Life Out Here” Open Buying Days event. Building on the company’s commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering innovation in rural communities, the event aims to connect business owners with an opportunity to become a […]
Lumber Price Index for Week Ending August 18, 2023
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending August 18, 2023 is: US$449 mfbm. This is up by +2.7%, or +$12, from the previous week when it was US$437. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed averages) please go here: https://madisonsreport.com/madisons-lumber-prices-index-a-powerful-tool-for-data-driven-decision-making/ About Madison’s Lumber Reporter Established in 1952, Madison’s Lumber Prices […]
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., Declares Cash Dividend
The board of directors of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of one dollar and 10 cents ($1.10) per share, payable Nov. 8, 2023, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 25, 2023. About Lowe’s Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 17 million customer transactions a week in […]
DMSi Launches New Software for LBM Dealers
DMSi, a leader in software for the building materials industry, announces the North American launch of Frameworks, an LBM point of sale/ERP system that runs completely on the web. Frameworks is an end-to-end system, handling retail POS, contractor sales, purchasing, inventory control, accounting, and reporting. Users access the program through a web browser such as Chrome or Microsoft Edge; no additional software is required. A mobile-friendly design means […]
Building Gurus: Are Personal Reference Checks A Waste Of Time?
As a building products recruiter, I don’t think there is a tool that is more important than an interview. The information you learn in an interview is invaluable and should tell you just about everything you need to know about a prospective employee when done right. The other tools I use to help learn more […]
Statistics Canada: Investment in Building Construction, June 2023
Investment in residential construction declined for the fourth straight month, falling 4.5% to $12.1 billion in June. Investment in non-residential construction edged down 0.2% to $5.9 billion. Overall, investment in building construction fell 3.1% to $18.0 billion in June. After adjusting for inflation (2012=100), investment in building construction decreased 3.4% to $10.3 billion. Residential sector continues to fall Residential construction declined for the […]
Public Advisory: Sexton Lumber Company Convicted for Forestry Act Violations
An investigation conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division has resulted in Sexton Lumber Company being convicted for four violations of the Forestry Act. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the company appeared in Provincial Court at Grand Falls-Windsor where it pled guilty to the violations. The company was found guilty […]
Apogee Enterprises to Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell on August 22, 2023
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG) announced today that the Company has been invited to ring the Nasdaq opening bell on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of its listing on the Nasdaq exchange. Apogee’s Chief Executive Officer, Ty Silberhorn, will ring the bell, alongside Don Nolan, Chair of Apogee’s Board, and other members of the company’s management team. […]
TimberTech® Decking, TimberTech Railing and AZEK® Exteriors Trim Ranked #1 Brands Most Used by Residential Contractors
The AZEK Company Inc. (“AZEK” or the “Company”), the industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech® decking and railing, Versatex® and AZEK® Trim, and StruXure™ pergolas, today announced that TimberTech composite/PVC decking, TimberTech railing and AZEK Exteriors trim ranked #1 brands most used by residential pro contractors across the United States, according […]