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Sumitomo's Timber Complex Sharpens Its Edge Of Integration
The $29M Teal Jones acquisition solidifies Sumitomo’s strategy: Develop and own the lots, control the materials, manage the build cycle ... and thereby reshape the market.
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In Uncertain Times, Capability Investment Is A Survival Tool
Boise Cascade’s $140M mill improvements reflect a long-game commitment to builders under pressure from volatility, costs, and customer hesitation.
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Margins Tighten, Value-Add Matters In Construction Supply
Even as overall construction supply revenues inch upward, Webb Analytics’ deep dive into the $600B pro channel reveals a shifting reality: declining unit volume, cautious outlooks, and strategic bright spots in value-added manufacturing and service partnerships.
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Agility Rules Amid Uncertainty: Q1 Homebuilding Commodities Report
TBD contributor Ken Pinto says he can't recall a time with less pricing stability than we have now. Buckle up, as he predicts a lot will happen in Q2.
Building Resilience
Rebuilding After Fire: Can Hempcrete Help Future-Proof Homes?
Los Angeles grapples with rebuilding after January’s devastating fires. One Idaho company thinks hemp-based materials could be the future of resilient home construction.
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Leadership 07.08.25
Sumitomo's Timber Complex Sharpens Its Edge Of Integration
The $29M Teal Jones acquisition solidifies Sumitomo’s strategy: Develop and own the lots, control the materials, manage the build cycle ... and thereby reshape the market.
Products 05.16.25
In Uncertain Times, Capability Investment Is A Survival Tool
Boise Cascade’s $140M mill improvements reflect a long-game commitment to builders under pressure from volatility, costs, and customer hesitation.
Products 05.16.25
Margins Tighten, Value-Add Matters In Construction Supply
Even as overall construction supply revenues inch upward, Webb Analytics’ deep dive into the $600B pro channel reveals a shifting reality: declining unit volume, cautious outlooks, and strategic bright spots in value-added manufacturing and service partnerships.
Products 05.13.25
Agility Rules Amid Uncertainty: Q1 Homebuilding Commodities Report
TBD contributor Ken Pinto says he can't recall a time with less pricing stability than we have now. Buckle up, as he predicts a lot will happen in Q2.
Building Resilience 04.30.25
Rebuilding After Fire: Can Hempcrete Help Future-Proof Homes?
Los Angeles grapples with rebuilding after January’s devastating fires. One Idaho company thinks hemp-based materials could be the future of resilient home construction.
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