Ensuring a positive impact on the forestry industry across the southern United States, Martin Sustainable Resources LLC in Alexandria recently donated $1 million to Louisiana Tech as a leadership gift toward construction of the University’s new Forest Products Innovation Center (FPIC), with the assurance of another $1 million to be presented by June 2024. The […]
Obituary: Donald L. Meyer
Donald L. Meyer, of Orchard Park, New York passed away on November 28, 2023. Beloved husband of 66 years to Doris C. Meyer (nee Maurer); dearest father of Jeffrey (Debbie) Meyer (and late daughter-in-law Karin Meyer), Jill Meyer and Joelle (Mark) Herskind; dearest grandfather of Benjamin (Rebecca) Meyer, Jacob (Heather) Herskind, Jenna (Tyler) Heath, Seth […]
The American Hardwood Export Council has Commissioned Dovetail Partners for Independent Jurisdictional Risk Assessments of 33 Hardwood Producing States
The American Hardwood Export Council (“AHEC”) has commissioned Dovetail Partners to complete independent jurisdictional risk assessments covering hardwood production in each of the 33 U.S. states identified as significant producers of hardwoods. The results of the project will include providing public access to endorsed statewide risk assessments to ensure equitable nationwide access to Sustainable Hardwood […]
Patrick Burns Honored as Lumberman of the Year
Pat Burns has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Lumberperson of the Year Award by the Professional Wholesale Lumber Association (PWLA). This esteemed accolade, presented at the PWLA Christmas Luncheon at Portland’s DoubleTree Hotel on December 8, 2023, recognizes Pat’s exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and remarkable contributions to the Northwest Lumber industry. Gunnar Brinck, Chairman […]
ABC: Construction Adds 2,000 Jobs in November, up 200,000 Year Over Year
The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 200,000 jobs, an increase of 2.6%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 1,400 positions on net in […]
Atlanta Hardwood Corporation Announces Sale of Crystal Spring, Pennsylvania, Drying Yard
Atlanta Hardwood Corporation has announced the sale of Crystal Spring Hardwoods, LLC to Eby Sawmill based in Clearville, Pennsylvania. The long-term tenure and excellent workforce in place at Crystal Spring were very important to Eby. All employees will retain their jobs and continue to produce high-quality Appalachian hardwoods. The deal is slated to close in January […]
Building Gurus: Demonstrating Your Employer Branding In Interviews
Employer branding is a buzzword that many people might have thought was just a flash in the pan. However, you should be thinking about the impression candidates have of your business. One poorly executed interview could be blasted to thousands of prospective employees in seconds on social media. The more you show your employer branding in interviews, the […]
NVR Announces Founder Dwight C. Schar Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
NVR, Inc. (the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies, announced that Dwight C. Schar was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Washington Business Journal at a ceremony held in Washington D.C. on December 7, 2023. Mr. Schar received this award in recognition of his tremendous impact on the Washington DC area economy. Under Mr. Schar’s leadership, NVR has built over 100,000 homes […]
84 Lumber Donates $100,000 on ‘Good Morning America’ to Help Rebuild Rolling Fork, Mississippi
Building Materials Supplier Spreads Early Holiday Cheer by Gifting Money & Supplies 84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, partnered with “Good Morning America” this week to give a special surprise to the nonprofit Rolling Fork Rising, announcing a donation of $25,000 in building materials and $100,000 in funds to help build […]
Statistics Canada: Building Permits October 2023
The total value of building permits in Canada increased 2.3% from September to $11.2 billion in October, led by gains in the non-residential sector. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits was up 2.2% to $6.4 billion in October. Institutional projects lead non-residential construction intention gains The total value of non-residential sector permits increased 5.3% […]