PANDEMIC DRIVES SUBURBAN SHIFT FOR HOMEBUILDING Evidence of a suburban shift for consumer home buying preferences as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can be found in the second quarter […]
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Lumber Market Update
We want to keep you informed on the commodity lumber market. Over the last few months, lumber prices have rapidly soared to new records easily surpassing levels set in 2018. […]
Lumber Prices at Two Year High
LUMBER PRICES AT 2 YEAR HIGH The Random Lengths Framing Composite Price hit $523 per 1,000 board feet for the week ending July 10, the National Association of Home Builders reports. This […]
Switching from Just-In-Time Delivery to Planning Ahead
SWITCHING FROM JUST IN TIME DELIVERY TO PLANNING AHEAD Some things will never be the same again after the global coronavirus pandemic. One example of the changes we are seeing is many […]
June is National Safety Month
JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH National Safety Month focuses on saving lives and preventing injuries, from the workplace to anyplace. One of the key elements of jobsite safety is how you communicate safe work […]
American Craftsmanship
STARMARK CABINETRY-MADE IN USAHayward chooses its business partners carefully. More than just partnering with recognizable brands, we do business with suppliers who continually invest in their product categories and are […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Center
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE DECK CENTERAre you planning on building a new deck, or do you simply want to ensure that your current deck is safe and code compliant? Whatever your decking […]
New Guidance for Construction Industry Employers
California will begin the reopening of specified, low risk businesses on Friday, May 8, 2020. Information provided in Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-60-20 provides guidance regarding the criteria and procedures with which […]
Contractors Online License Renewal
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) launched two different options that will allow California’s more than 283,600 licensed contractors and almost 21,000 registered Home Improvement Salespersons (HIS) to either renew […]
Jobsite Safety and Recordkeeping Guidance for Coronavirus
NAHB is a leading member of the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), which has provided a detailed plan to outline the steps that every employer and employee can take to […]
