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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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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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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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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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