SBC Industry News
Lowes Purchase of Canadian Counterpart Approved
The Lowe's takeover of Quebec-based Rona has now secured all the levels of approval it needs.
Analyzing Trends Within the 2016 ProDealer 100
The 10 biggest companies account for $28.84 billion of the $41.74 billion that the entire ProSales 100 racked up in sales for 2015. That 69.1% share of the total is nearly eight points more than it was for last year’s list.
ProSales Releases 2016 Top 100 ProDealers
The nation’s largest pro-oriented construction supply firms saw sales rise 10.2% in 2015 from their year-earlier performance to reach $41.74 billion, while they increased the number of facilities by 9.7% and grew payrolls by 10.5%.
ABC Supply Expanding Operations in Indiana
ABC Supply Co. — a distributor of roofing, siding, windows and other exterior building products, tools and supplies — is planning to grow its footprint in Oliver Industrial Park.
Museum Exhibit: Bliffert Lumber Markets Material Supply Business
The Northside Lumber & Fuel Co., today known as Bliffert Lumber & Hardware, was founded in 1904, and still exists in its original form in the Streets of Old Milwaukee, a permanent interactive exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
US & Canada Announce SLA Trade Negotiations This Week
Simmering tensions between B.C. and Quebec, and between large and small Canadian lumber producers, will frame formal Canada-U. S. negotiations to take place in Ottawa next week.
Making the Case for T-Bracing Trusses
Building failures often start at the top. A strong truss ensures for a stronger building, adaptable to the rigorous winds and rumblings of nature.
California Company Proving Solar Panels Can Be Affixed Anywhere
Los Angeles startup Sunflare is creating solar panels that are smaller and lighter than your average rooftop solar, meaning you can put them almost anywhere.
Can Roof Coatings Significantly Boost a Building's Energy Efficiency?
A roof coated with reflective white paint will typically reflect 88% of the sun’s energy and reduce interior temperature by 2 degrees Celsius in spaces that are not air-conditioned, according to an Australian study.
Video: Company Launches High Performance Tiny House Line With 'Hempcrete'
“The Next Wave in Sustainable Building”: tiny, fossil fuel free, modular and to be certified by both the Passive House Institute and the Living Building Challenge.
Bill Introduced in SC to Remove Energy Efficiency Provisions from State Building Code
South Carolina Senate Bill 1164, recently introduced, would remove from State law any part of the State code relating to energy efficiency.
New Colorado Building Uses Foam Plastics and No HVAC
How ZGF Architects embraced the challenge of working with one of Colorado's most energy-conscious clients.
Alpine's Brakeman Inducted Into Rural Builder's Hall of Fame
Rural Builder magazine inducted three new members to the Rural Builder Hall of Fame at the Frame Building Expo in Indianapolis on March 11.
Analyzing the Differences Between Various Sealant Types
We went to manufacturing experts to find out what you should know when selecting and using different sealants.
Summary of SBCA Proposed Changes to 2018 Codes
In an effort to serve component manufacturers, SBCA has submitted proposed changes to the International Code Council (ICC) 2018 code development process.
Covestro Reports 22% Increase in Profits on Lower Raw Material Costs
German plastics maker Covestro reported a 22 percent gain in quarterly core profit, helped by a decline in raw-material prices.
Boral Opens Building Material Science 'Innovation Factory'
Boral USA officials cut the ribbon on a San Antonio, Texas, facility focused on material science, polymer chemistry, composite products, durability testing and process development.
DOW CEO Discusses Post-Merger Leadership Structure
DuPont CEO Edward Breen is set to head the combined company after the merger, while Liveris will be the executive chairman after the deal closes in the second half of 2016.
Pulte Expands in South, Buys Atlanta-Based John Wieland Homes
In a deal that’s expected to close in the first quarter of 2016, PulteGroup announced its acquisition of Atlanta-based John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods for approximately $430 million to $450 million.
Appeal Denied, MN Mandatory Sprinkler Law Struck Down
Minnesota builders no longer have to install sprinkler systems in large new homes, after they won their legal battle against the year-old fire safety requirement in the state building code.