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Lumber Supply to Remain Tight Through Summer

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Housing & Construction and Raw Materials.

Predictions of continuing shortages in dimensional lumber are being borne out in the marketplace, and industry observers say dealers should keep enough lumber on hand for jobs sold for delivery over the next quarter.

Fannie Mae: Labor is Major Problem for Housing

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business.

Fannie Mae's analysis adds to the growing body of research that raises questions about the housing industry’s ability to sustain its recovery.

Court Rules NLRB's Posting Rule Invalid

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business, Legislative and Raw Materials.

On May 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit held that the NLRB's rule requiring employers to post a notice of employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act ("NLRA") is invalid.

Employers: Get Health Screening or Pay Fine

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business and Legislative.

More employers are following the lead of companies such as CVS Caremark, which recently made news by requiring its employees to receive health screenings or face a $50-per-month penalty on their health insurance premiums.

Improving Markets at 258 in May

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

The number of U.S. housing markets showing sustained improvement in three key measures fell slightly to 258 in May from 273 in April.

Immigration Reform Effort Faces First Hurdles

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business and Legislative.

As lawmakers submit their amendments to the Gang of Eight’s immigration bill, alliances will be tested between both the members on the Judiciary Committee who crafted the bill and those who oppose it.

Top 50: U.S. Builders and Contractors

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business and Housing & Construction.

Multifamily Executive’s exclusive 2013 Top 50 rankings of the industry’s largest owners, managers, builders, renovators, and general contractors is now finished and up on their website.

With June 1 Deadline Looming, SBCA Shares Tools to Help CMs

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Engineering & Testing, Industry Announcements and Press Releases.

With the June 1st effective date right around the corner, the SBCA Board discussed the impacts ofSYP design value changes at the OQM in Washington, DC last week.

Trus Joist Offspring Using Old Playbook

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business, Housing & Construction and Industry Announcements.

RedBuilt LLC, is a building products and engineering company descended from Trus Joist, which rocked the North American construction industry in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s with new ideas and building products that industry titans struggled to compete against.

Unions Invited to OSHA Inspections

Posted on May 13, 2013 in Business and Legislative.

OSHA released an interpretation letter clarifying that nonunion employees can select anyone, including nonemployee union representatives, to accompany OSHA officials during safety inspections of their employer’s worksite.

Humorist to Kick Off BCMC 2013

Posted on May 13, 2013 in BCMC Build and Industry Announcements.

The BCMC Committee ispleased to announce that Bruce Wilkinson will be the kick-off speaker for the 2013 show.

BlueLinx Optimistic, 1Q Revenue up 11%

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Business and Raw Materials.

Atlanta-based BlueLinx Holdings reported revenues of $503.2 million for the first quarter ended March 30 -- that’s a 10.9% increase from $453.7 million in the same quarter last year.

Are You Ready for Health Care Act's Play or Pay?

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Business and Legislative.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has gone from a distant deadline to an imminent reality, with the controversial "play or pay" provisions scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2014.

Home Prices Extend Winning Streak...Everywhere

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

Home prices extended a winning streak of year-over-year gains, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller indexes.

Pro Dealer Experts: How to Build a Winning Team

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Business.

Large ProDealer leaders share their advice on how to build a winning team.

OSHA Launches Temporary Worker Initiative

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Business, Industry Announcements, Legislative and Raw Materials.

OSHA sent a memorandum on April 29 announcing an initiative to further protect temporary employees from workplace hazards.

Fire at Western Mass Truss Destroys Facility

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Business and Industry Announcements.

The state Fire Marshal's Office are still working to determine the cause of a Thursday night fire that destroyed a fabrication building at Western Mass Truss.

ITW Hires Longtime McIntyre as Sales Consultant

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Industry Announcements.

ITW Building Components Group announced that Rob McIntyre joined the Alpine Systems Corp. sales support team as a sales and software consultant serving Canada.

Lamco's EWP Secret: Black Spruce

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Building Codes, Engineering & Testing, Housing & Construction and Raw Materials.

Lamco Forest Products Inc. continues to develop a broad range of structural Engineered Wood Products (EWP's) from the unique raw material; Black Spruce harvested near Lac St Jean and Northern Canadian region of Quebec.

SBCA & OH CMs Take Steps to Secure Floor Truss Code Approval

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Building Codes, Housing & Construction, Industry Announcements and Legislative.

The following SBCA correspondence was sent via email today to all CMs who serve Ohio markets.

SPIB President Jim Loy Passes Unexpectedly

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Industry Announcements and Raw Materials.

Jim Loy, 65, President of SPIB, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 4, 2013

Newly Revised BCSI Now Available

Posted on May 6, 2013 in Engineering & Testing, Housing & Construction and Industry Announcements.

SBCA is pleased to announce the newly revised BCSI is now available.

Simpson's 1Q Sales Down on European Drop

Posted on April 29, 2013 in Business and Industry Announcements.

Pleasanton, Calif.-based Simpson Manufacturing Co. reported net sales for the first quarter ended March 31 decreased 2.6% to $154.5 million. 

BFS Sales Up Almost 46% in 1Q

Posted on April 29, 2013 in Business and Housing & Construction.

Dallas-based Builders FirstSource saw sales surge in the first quarter -- up 45.7% to $319.7 million.

BCMC Exhibitor Early Bird Deadline is May 1

Posted on April 29, 2013 in BCMC Build.

Take advantage of this money saving opportunity! Be sure to register your booth space for BCMC 2013 in San Antonio, Texas by end of day next Wednesday, May 1.

US LBM Purchases Shelly Enterprises

Posted on April 29, 2013.

US LBM Holdings announced the acquisition of seven-unit Shelly Enterprises of Telford, Pa., the company’s ninth acquisition since 2010.

Cascade Celebrates 60 Years

Posted on April 29, 2013 in Business, Housing & Construction and Industry Announcements.

Cascade, Iowa-based Cascade Lumber Company, a family-owned and operated retail lumberyard, is celebrating its 60th year of operation in 2013.

Top 12 Fastest Growing Cities

Posted on April 29, 2013 in Economic and Housing & Construction.

Bloomberg Rankings sorted through U.S. Census data for metropolitan areas to rank those with the greatest population growth, then scored areas on growth in gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation.

Homebuilders Host Webinar on Alternative Structural Sheathing

Posted on April 29, 2013 in Building Codes, Engineering & Testing, Green Building, Housing & Construction and Industry Announcements.

This webinar focuses on real-world solutions for building homes with walls that are strong, moisture resistant, and green.

Making Architects Part of Your Salesforce

Posted on April 29, 2013 in Business, Housing & Construction and Raw Materials.

Architects influence buying decisions that result in billions of sales dollars.