Industry Announcements

PA Builder Wins BSC's Achievement Award

November 14, 2011

The NAHB’s Building Systems Council announced that the 2011 S.A. Walters Systems-Built Achievement Award winner is Victor DePhillips of Signature Building Systems.

BCMC Build Homes Completed

November 7, 2011

After much hard work and dedication by everyone involved in the BCMC Build/Habitat for Humanity project, the two homes that were framed during the week of BCMC (Sept. 21-23) were completed in late October!

Millard Lumber SCORE Certified

November 7, 2011

Millard Lumber in Waverly, Nebraska, has met the requirements to be a SCORE-certified structural building components manufacturing facility. Millard Lumber has qualified for SCORE Leader status, identifying itself as a company that strives for excellence.

Where Should BCMC Be Held?

October 31, 2011

BCMC is looking for your feedback on the location of future shows and time of year the show is held.

Lumber Dealers Announce New Leadership Team

October 31, 2011

The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) today announced its new leadership team installed on October 26 at the ProDealer Industry Summit in San Antonio, Texas.

Weyerhaeuser Posts Profit in 3Q

October 31, 2011

Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today reported net earnings of $157 million for the third quarter.

Stanley Black & Decker Donates to Joplin

October 31, 2011

Stanley Black & Decker has made a $350,000 tool donation to the Joplin, Mo., rebuilding efforts.

Latest Reports Regarding Southern Pine Values

October 24, 2011

This story gathers excerpts from the latest online reports regarding the SPIB's proposed changes to Southern Pine Lumber design values.

New Design Values for Southern Pine Remain Under Review

October 24, 2011

This ALSC press release announces the Board of Review's deferred decision on approving a recommendation by the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) that would modify design values for visually graded dimension lumber.

Industry Coalition Offers Solution to Issue of Southern Pine Design Value Changes

October 21, 2011

At the ALSC meeting yesterday (Oct 20), a strong coalition made up of representatives from SBCA, NAHB, NAHB’s Building System Council, the Leading Builders of America, ABC, TPI and NLBMDA provided testimony discussing the potential ramifications of the proposed changes to Southern Pine Lumber design values and provided a wide variety of thoughts and perspectives.