1999 December

Features

Buying from a Broker
Japanese Truss Market - Fertile Ground Ready for Growth
Roundtable Raises the Bar on Excellence in the Home Building Industry
Shear Design Values
Louisiana Termite Update

Columns

Letter Sent to 1000 Builders from NAHB President Charles Ruma Regarding Lumber
Executive Director's Message: WTCA's Relationship to the Lumber Industry
Economic Environment: Looking at the Near Term Future of Lumber Markets
From Our Readers
Knowledge Is Power: Structural Building Component Manufacturers Council (SBCMC) Under Consideration
Letter to WTCA Members
NAHB Research Center: NAHB Resolution - Research on Alternatives to Lumber, September 23, 1999
Lumber Issues - Developing Partnerships & a Reputation for Quality