What the LBM Industry Needs to Know About Entry-Level Driver Training Thursday, February 8 at 1:00 PM Eastern The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) has partnered with J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. to offer members of the association an exclusive discount on certifying trainers in entry-level driver training. During this webinar, you will learn how to get your drivers on the road to success—and keep them at your company longer. Participants will learn everything you need to know about Entry Level Driver Training and have the…
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Best Builders Explain Their Custom Home Tips
Building someone’s dream home can be a little nerve-wracking at times and cause a variety of emotions. Although there may be some unexpected surprises or unwanted ones, there are some ways you can be prepared. Here is advise from some of the top homebuilders on what to expect and handle building a home. According to D Magazine, “Patiently letting the preconstruction process play out. All parties, including your builder, are excited to get shovels in the ground. With that said, ensuring you take adequate time to get plans correct in…
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Although the pandemic fueled a slowdown in single-family housing the slowdown is not lower-density markets as single-family housing is less pronounced. In more affordable and lower-density areas single-family housing is blooming. According to LMB Journal, the HBGI is a quarterly measurement of building conditions across the country and uses county-level information about single- and multifamily permits to gauge housing construction growth in various urban and rural geographies. The lowest single-family year-over-year growth rates in the first quarter of 2023 occurred in large metro core counties, which posted a 25.6% decline.…
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