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Ken Pinto: Negotiate Processes, Not Just Prices As Volatility Reigns
In a topsy-turvy materials market, cost control is about more than chasing discounts. Ken Pinto explains why smarter process negotiations—not temporary price breaks—create lasting advantages for builders navigating uncertainty.
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Slow Sales Offer Rare Window To Secure A Supply Chain Edge
In his Q2 Commodities analysis, The Builder's Daily contributor Ken Pinto says now’s the moment for builders to tackle supply chain inefficiencies — before market momentum swings back.
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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.
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Products 10.31.25
Ken Pinto: Negotiate Processes, Not Just Prices As Volatility Reigns
In a topsy-turvy materials market, cost control is about more than chasing discounts. Ken Pinto explains why smarter process negotiations—not temporary price breaks—create lasting advantages for builders navigating uncertainty.
supply chain 08.11.25
Slow Sales Offer Rare Window To Secure A Supply Chain Edge
In his Q2 Commodities analysis, The Builder's Daily contributor Ken Pinto says now’s the moment for builders to tackle supply chain inefficiencies — before market momentum swings back.
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.