Lumber Falls to Lowest Price Since March
Lumber prices dropped 5% on Friday to the lowest price since March and 37% since prices hit a peak…
Lumber Veteran Sees Holding Off on Construction as 'Sensible'
A National Association of Home Builders’ survey found 19% of builders are delaying building in…
More Builders Report Material Shortages Now Than Ever Before
More builders are reporting severe material shortages now than ever before, reports the National…
5 Tips for Dealing With 'Take It or Leave It' Ultimatums When Negotiating
Follow these steps to successfully navigate a “take-it-or-leave-it” negotiation with suppliers and trades
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Manufacturers + Suppliers
A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on manufacturers & suppliers for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
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A Look at Lumber Prices From the Supply Side
An LBM insider tells the story of what factors led to record-breaking lumber prices during a global pandemic
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Home Industry Giants to Expand Smart Water Technology to More Homes
Moen and Lennar are joining forces to put the Flo by Moen Smart Water Shutoff in Lennar homes nationwide
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The Dark Side of the Global Construction Industry
According to a new report by the Grace Farms Foundation, modern slavery is a common piece of the global supply chain.
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ProCONNECT Events Schedule
ProCONNECT events give design and building professionals the opportunity to meet with manufacturers about current and future projects
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What’s Behind the Softwood Lumber Price Spike?
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | Import tariffs and mills trying to play catch-up with demand has sent lumber prices soaring
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Rethinking the Global Supply Chain
Avoiding supply-chain disruptions in the future (and especially in a crisis) requires a recommitment to American-made products
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Pandemic May Shrink Global Trade, Hasten Adoption of Regional Supply Chains
After months of our personal lives shrinking to the confines of our homes, the scope of trade may diminish as well as companies turn to suppliers c
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Home Builders, How’s Your Supply Chain?
Home builders in states where construction is deemed essential are moving ahead with projects, but if parts of their supply chain are located in states where residents are in lockdown, or are imported, they’ve had to adjust their sourcing
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White Paper Clarifies Steps, Roles for Metal Composite Material Use
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) published “Definitions: Who Does What in the Supply and Installation of MCM,” a white paper that clarifies
How Is the Coronavirus Affecting Building Product R&D?
Although the relative success of the housing market’s pivot to online tools and innovative ways to close on houses are stealing headlines, a much m
