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LBM Journal
“From my experience, the most valuable tip I can offer is for builders to align themselves with local architects in a specifier-driven market,” says Michael Wren, dealer sales representative with Weyerhaeuser Distribution. “Architects are on the project from start to finish. Many times their clients don’t live in the area they’re moving to ... and the architect is in the position of recommending a local builder. Those builders who get to know architects in their area have a leg up on their competitors.”
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NADRA
The summer is upon us and many new positions are opening in the industry on both the manufacturing and distribution levels. Contact Laurie Munning from K44 Consulting for more details on the latest openings:
- Outside Sales – Philadelphia, PA
- Inside Sales – Southern NJ
- Truss Designer – Southern NJ
- Project Manager – Baltimore, MD
- Kitchen Designer – Annapolis, MD
- Territory Manager – Washington, DC
- Inside Sales – Long Island, NY
- Territory Manager – Boston, MA
- Territory Manager – Nashville, TN
- Outside Sales – Fredericksburg, VA
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Fairfax County Times
“When we started this company 28 years ago, our core specialty was opening up views and creating visual continuum,” explained Craig Durosko, chairman and founder of Sun Design Remodeling. “That said, creating a more functional relationship between the house and its setting has always been the larger proposition we explore with homeowners.”
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Hartford Business
It wasn't that many years ago that longtime Hartford, Connecticut-area real estate agent John Lepore could quickly quote for a client the cost of eliminating a swimming pool, an amenity not in high demand among homebuyers.
Not anymore. People want pools, especially those shopping for higher-end homes, Lepore said.
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DuraPine Classic Decking is visually inspected and kiln dried after treatment. The finest quality available, DuraPine Classic decking,
is planed a second time-on the best face plus two edges-for optimum appearance, and it has saw kerfs on the back side to relieve
pressure and minimize cupping after installation.
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Woodworking Network
Klöckner Pentaplast has introduced Pentadecor films made of Resysta, a rice husk and polymer composite film. It is anticipated the material could be put to use on exterior surfaces.
Resysta appeared in the U.S. market at the 2014 International Builders Show, where Westech Building Products launched TruGrain, a wood substitute based on Resysta.
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Cape Cod Times
The mere phrase “deck, patio or porch” is enough to warm the heart if you’ve been cooped up in the house all winter long. What more could you ask for than a simple folding chair outside on a sunny day? A lot more actually. You can find all manner of fun accessories to rev up your outdoor experience.
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Learn more about the Legacy Collection, with its earthy hardwood looks and rich undulating grains. MORE
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Gephardt Daily
The arrival of milder temperatures means dining al fresco, hosting neighborhood cookouts and enjoying intimate cocktail parties under the stars. When creating a backyard oasis to entertain family and friends this summer, it’s important for your space to be both inviting and able to withstand the wear and tear that goes hand-in-hand with warm-weather fun.
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HGTV
Browse these inspired outdoor gathering spots and collect ideas for your own backyard.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 Instagram has been hearing your company's wish list — and making it come true. Just a few months ago, the platform added the ability to switch between multiple accounts. That change was just the start. Brace yourself: Instagram is unleashing a whole new slew of tools and features for businesses. Most excitingly, your brand can create a specific business profile. With that huge change, your brand will be able to connect and convert followers in a whole new way.
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Inc.
Say you meet a new potential customer, a potential employer, or anyone with whom you want to establish a business relationship.
Which matters more:
Showing that you're skilled, experienced, and capable, or showing that you're trustworthy and likable?
Many people assume that skill, expertise, experience, and competence matter most. After all, if you're going to hire me or do business with me, you need to know I have the talent to come through, right? It's natural to assume you should establish your credentials as quickly as possible.
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The BR Brick Bracket is uniquely designed and
engineered to create a safe deck ledger application
and has been hailed by multiple industry professionals
as an excellent solution to attaching decks ledgers at
masonry veneer walls.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 Social media offers your brand the best of both worlds. You get to talk, grow and connect with your audience. Plus, you get to listen to what they say to and about you. Creating and engaging with fans is where brands spend 90 percent of their time. Yet you can learn just as much from listening to the feedback, reviews and overall chatter about your company online. To do so, you need to have the right social media monitoring tools.
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Business 2 Community
The school year is ending, the temperature is rising and the theaters are full of blockbusters. Summer is upon us, and with it comes a potential change of pace for small businesses. This change isn’t necessarily a positive one. Taking a major dip in sales can throw a business’ financial standing into chaos. Small business owners that use the summer months to plan and target new leads and opportunities can have a better shot at surviving the lean months, and also have an advantage later in the year. Here are a few ways to keep the production levels high.
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