SBC Industry News
DuPont Offers Free Samples on New Tyvek Protec Roofing Underlayment
DuPont Tyvek Protec roofing underlayments offer 3 synthetic products with increasing quality to fit your roofing project.
EPA Seeking Nominations for New Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals
The EPA is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on its new Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals to advise the EPA on risk assessments and TSCA implementation.
USDA Extends Softwood Lumber Tax Renewal Timeframe
The USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) has issued an interim rule modifying the timeframe for a continuance referendum under the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion.
2007-Like Bubble Less Likely Due to Demand-Driven Home Prices
June marked 50 consecutive months of annual national home price appreciation, with prices up 33 percent from that bottom in 2012.
Why's Construction Spending Weak While New Home Sales are Strong?
Private residential construction spending rose just 0.3 percent in July. Spending for new single family homes fell 0.2 percent in July and has fallen in each of the past five months.
Canadian Firm Opens Southern Pine Headquarters in Alabama
Canadian wood products company Canfor is opening its U.S. headquarters in Mobile. The U.S. branch will operate under the name Canfor Southern Pine.
Top 5 Reasons to Register for BCMC Today
With 100+ exhibitors from all over the world preparing to bring their very best to Knoxville this October, there are countless reasons to attend BCMC 2016.
Pulte's CEO Reviews Company's Challenging Six Months
In a recent telephone interview, PulteGroup's CEO Richard Dugas said he was satisfied with how the company has weathered its recent storms.
USDA Extends Softwood Lumber Board Renewal Timeframe
The USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) has issued an interim rule modifying the timeframe for a continuance referendum under the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion.
Can HVAC Ducts Now Run Through EWP Beams?
The rise of wood I-joists has challenged SCL manufacturers to come up with a safe, practical ways to permit larger holes in beams to take full advantage of the existing large hole capability of I-joists.
Alpine and Paslode Move to New Offices at ITW Headquarters
We are excited to announce the move of our Vernon Hills, Illinois office to the ITW Corporate campus headquarters at 155 Harlem Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60025.
UFPI Expands Marketing Opportunities by Acquiring idX Corp.
Universal Forest Products, Inc. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase idX Corp., an international provider of highly customized merchandising solutions.
Demand-Driven Home Prices Make New Housing Bubble 'Less Scary'
June marked 50 consecutive months of annual national home price appreciation, with prices up 33 percent from that bottom in 2012.
2016 Housing Starts Revised Upward to 1.18M
Metrostudy recently released its second quarter look at 2016 housing starts. In this report, it revised its projections for year-end upward.
Weak Construction Spending Among Strong New Home Sales?
Private residential construction spending rose just 0.3 percent in July. Spending for new single family homes fell 0.2 percent in July and has fallen in each of the past five months.
Canfor Opens New Southern Pine Headquarters in Alabama
Canadian wood products company Canfor is opening its U.S. headquarters in Mobile. The U.S. branch will operate under the name Canfor Southern Pine.
5 Million Reasons Why CMs Need to Understand New OSHA Rules
This article reviews nearly $5 million in fines and two lawsuits the U.S. Department of Labor is pursuing against eight construction and logistics employers who violated the new employment rules in place.
Orders Point to Significant Increase in LVL Production Capacity
Raute Corporation has received order worth over Euro 40 million for Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) equipment across Europe, increasing gloval production capacity.
Presentation: Economists Analyze Housing's Headwinds
ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu, AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker and NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz predicted continued growth for the construction industry in 2017 in a joint mid-year construction forecast.
New Home Types Point to CM Sales Opportunities
This article in Builder Online takes a deeper look at the most recent new single-family home sales numbers for July released by the U.S. Census Bureau.