2025 High-ROI Renovation Projects Pros Should Know

Westlake Royal Building Products

One clear trend stands out in Zonda’s newly released 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: exterior updates consistently deliver the highest ROI in home renovation projects. That’s good news for builders, remodelers and designers looking to guide clients toward projects that maximize both investment and curb appeal. Westlake Royal Building Products, a leader in innovative exterior […]

5 Tips for Choosing Decking & Railing Colors

When choosing decking and railing products, color is one of the most important choices pros and homeowners will make. But with so many options, how can they ensure they’re choosing hues that go together while also complementing the home? Below, Envision Outdoor Living Products, manufacturer of Envision composite decking and Fairway deck railings, offers five […]

National Lumber Company Acquires Fisher Lumber

National Lumber Company, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s oldest and most trusted family-owned building material suppliers, announced today the acquisition of Fisher Lumber in Rockville, MD. The move expands National Lumber’s footprint in the Washington, DC metro area and reaffirms its position as a growing independent supplier. Founded in 1919, National Lumber has been serving builders, […]

RLDAM and NHRLA Celebrate in Portsmouth!  

NHRLA RLDAM

The New Hampshire Retail Lumber Association (NHRLA) and the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine (RLDAM) gathered at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside in Portsmouth, N.H., September 12-13, for their Annual Celebration Weekend.  The weekend began Friday afternoon with each board of directors holding separate meetings. From there attendees enjoyed a cocktail reception on the Sheraton’s […]

OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2025

Fall Protection—General Requirements continues to be the most frequently cited safety standard for 15 consecutive years. OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2025 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and […]

Shepley Wood Products is Recognized as One of Cape Cod’s Community Best

Shepley Wood Products is proud to announce that it has been voted Cape Cod’s 2025 Best Window Company and 2025 Top Employer in the category of 100-500 employees, highlighting our ongoing commitment to exceptional service, collaborative teamwork, and meaningful contributions to the community. We are also deeply honored and grateful to the Cape Cod community […]

PrimeSource Building Products Announces the Launch of Grip-Rite SpeedSpike—Faster, Deeper, Stronger

The first widely available collated solution for high R-value insulated exterior sheathing. PrimeSource Brands, a North American provider of specialty branded building products of specialty branded building products, announces the launch of Grip-Rite SpeedSpike, the first widely available 4-1/2” collated fastener engineered specifically for use with high R-value insulated exterior sheathing. Continuous insulation delivers enhanced […]

Georgia-Pacific Announces $800 Million Capital Investment in Alabama River Cellulose Mill

Georgia-Pacific announced a new capital project for the company’s Alabama River cellulose mill in Perdue Hill, Alabama. The $800 million investment will modernize, expand and streamline the facility’s production capabilities. The project, scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 and conclude in 2027, will enhance and expand essential manufacturing equipment. This is expected […]

Bob Higgins Named President of Parksite, Inc.

Parksite

Parksite, Inc. announced today the appointment of Bob Higgins to President. “With close to 21 years of proven leadership with Parksite, including the past five as senior vice president of sales, Bob is a natural fit”, stated George Pattee, Chairman. “His deep industry knowledge, proven background, and strong relationships make him exceptionally well-suited to lead […]

Boise Cascade Raises More Than $423,128.56 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital–Surpasses Goal By Over $150,000

Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) (NYSE: BCC) today announced the results of its companywide philanthropic campaign benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The company raised $423,128.56, surpassing its original goal by over $150,000. The month-long campaign was marked by grassroots efforts across Boise Cascade’s 60+ locations in the U.S. and Canada. Every dollar raised will support […]