BuyChain adapts and scales with your business.
Break free from the constraints and rigidity of your current ERP
GET A DEMOLive futures & indices
Lumber reporter
- Astonishment Reigns Throughout Industry as Lumber Prices Go Higheron April 14, 2021 at 4:29 pm
As stated in previous updates, North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices are reaching ever […]
- US Housing Starts Feb & Softwood Lumber Prices March: 2021on April 12, 2021 at 7:20 pm
Most of North America remained in the grip of truly harsh winter weather last month, so it’s no surprise that […]
- North America Softwood Lumber Production, Sawmill Capacity Utilization, WWPA: Jan 2021on April 9, 2021 at 5:17 pm
In a reversal of the previous few months, for January 2021 the softwood lumber production volumes and sawmill capacity […]
- Softwood Lumber Market Update: (Video) March 2021 Madison’s Lumber Reporteron April 8, 2021 at 6:20 pm
It was an uneven lumber market for the week ending March 26 as print prices came in all over the place; some up, some […]
- Uneven Lumber Prices as Customers Seek Alternative Itemson April 7, 2021 at 4:48 pm
It was an uneven lumber market for the week ending March 26 as print prices came in all over the place; some up, some […]
- Lumber Prices Remain Level as the Market Digests Orderson March 31, 2021 at 5:31 pm
As suggested by Madison’s in the previous two weeks, benchmark softwood lumber prices did indeed remain flat for the […]
- US New House Prices Feb and Construction Framing Softwood Lumber Prices March: 2021on March 30, 2021 at 4:26 pm
Home prices across the US surged more than +10% in December, indicating a strong demand in the housing market. […]
- US Home Sales Feb and Softwood Lumber Prices March: 2021on March 26, 2021 at 6:19 pm
New-home purchases account for about 10% of the market and are calculated when contracts are signed. They are […]
- Canadian Softwood Plywood 9.5mm (3/8″) Toronto and OSB 7/16″ Ontario Prices: 2018 to 2021on March 25, 2021 at 5:17 pm
As often mentioned by Madison’s, panel prices — especially Plywood but also OSB — tend to lead movement in […]
- Panel Prices Increase Somewhat, Lumber Flaton March 24, 2021 at 5:32 pm
Potentially signalling a plateau in lumber prices, at least for the time being, benchmark softwood lumber commodity […]
LBM Journal
- Report: Remodeling upturn to carry into 2022on April 15, 2021 at 3:48 pm
Growth in remodeling, improvement, and repair expenditures to owner-occupied homes is expected to remain solid […]
- Builder confidence rises as demand beats out supply-side challengeson April 15, 2021 at 2:26 pm
Strong buyer demand pushed builder confidence up in April even as builders continued to grapple with rising lumber […]
- LBM Sales Podcast: Episode 18 — Eric Sachse, ACS | Sponsored by DMSion April 14, 2021 at 8:28 pm
In this episode, Rick talks with Eric Sachse, VP of sales for ACS. They talk leadership, sharing wins, lumber […]
- NLBMDA takes Legislative Conference virtual for 2021on April 14, 2021 at 6:52 pm
This week, NLBMDA members, with their Federated Associations, are meeting with members of Congress and their staff to […]
- Boise Cascade announces VP resignationon April 14, 2021 at 6:09 pm
Frank Elfering, vice president & general manager of Western Region Operations for the Building Materials […]
- L&W Supply promotes two new branch managerson April 14, 2021 at 4:43 pm
Nick Makar and Kevin Nicholas now lead L&W locations in Chicago and Mechanicsville, Maryland, respectively.
- Solve one of your roofing contractors’ biggest problems with one simple solutionon April 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The Perma-Boot is a gasket-less, high performance pipe boot system designed to permanently repair or prevent the most […]
- Kodiak announces new position and promotionon April 13, 2021 at 8:44 pm
Jerry Jehn has been named senior vice president of doors, millwork, and windows, and Jason Hegeholtz has been promoted […]
- Lowe’s introduces ‘enhanced’ shopping experience for proson April 13, 2021 at 2:26 pm
Lowe’s estimates that its pro product market is more than $400 billion and is expected to grow faster than […]
- MRS to distribute Tando productson April 12, 2021 at 10:45 pm
MRS will distribute the full line of Tando building products to dealers throughout New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, […]
Latest BuyChain news
Recent Posts / View All Posts
Photo courtesy of archdaily.com Faster to build and environmentally focused, cities that didn't consider timber construction are starting to once again incorporate timber as a suitable infrastructure for high-rise commercial buildings. In fast-growing cities like Austin, TX, the demand for real estate - still fueling the building materials growth in 2020 despite the pandemic setbacks earlier observed - has zoning boards and building review councils looking for ways to quickly increase available space. In comes timber and new technologies. Last year the world's tallest timber structure opened in Norway. "To…
While most of the news focuses on a pandemic that continues to spiral out of control - posting record-breaking numbers none of us want - unemployment claims are at their lowest points since March. Continuing claims this week dropped steeply to 5.5 million claims. First-time claims for unemployment benefits totaled 712,000 last week, compared with 787,000 a week earlier. The job market is adapting and showing signs of recovering but with so many variables and winter setting in on much of the country, we're still in unpredictable territory for the…
Even with short supply and prices that seem to have no ceiling, home sales continue to baffle the market. Surges in pricing aren't stopping city-dwellers and others from outbidding one another for any available lot or home. Demolition and new construction contribute to the climb. Full report now available from various sources - CNBC report can be found here. Key points from CNBC: Sales of existing homes in October soared well past expectations, rising 4.3% compared with September and 26.6% annually. There were 1.42 million existing homes on the market…
What is a Digital Supply Chain and why is it necessary to stay competitive? In order to understand a digital supply chain, we need to first speak of what it would replace or improve upon which is an Analog Supply Chain. An Analog Supply Chain is one where tasks and information are moved in non-digital ways like a paper invoice in the mail, or manually typing in inventory counts. For the building materials industry, the current state is still largely analog, being supported by some automation and digital tools, but…
Housing news
- Buyer Demand Provides Modest Boost to Builder Confidenceon April 15, 2021
Posted To: MND NewsWireNew home builders seem to be slowly getting their mojo back. After recovering from the hit they […]
- AE, Ops, Sales Jobs; Sec. Mktg., NOI, QC, Diversity Products; NewRez/Caliber Deal; Servicing Retention Studyon April 15, 2021
Posted To: Pipeline PressThere are some clever people out there, especially when it comes to satisfying demand . […]
- MBS Day Ahead: Twilight Zone: Strong Econ Data = Big Bond Rallyon April 15, 2021
Posted To: MBS CommentaryHeading into today, we expected the bond market to ignore potentially stronger Retail Sales […]
- MBS RECAP: Super Sideways Ahead of Retail Saleson April 14, 2021
Posted To: MBS CommentarySuper Sideways Ahead of Retail Sales Retail Sales used to be a big ticket report, but like so […]
- MBS RECAP: Super Sideways Ahead of Retail Saleson April 14, 2021
Posted To: MBS CommentarySuper Sideways Ahead of Retail Sales Retail Sales used to be a big ticket report, but like so […]
- Freddie Mac Sees Rates and Prices Leveling Off Through 2022on April 14, 2021
Posted To: MND NewsWireFreddie Mac's Economic and Housing Research Group finds a lot to like in the present economic […]
- Purchases Now Account For a Majority of New Mortgageson April 14, 2021
Posted To: MND NewsWireBlack Knight has launched a new monthly report covering mortgage origination activity as […]
- MLO Jobs; Risk Reduction Products; Marketing, Workflow Tools; JP's Earnings, and the MBA's Take on 2020's Profitson April 14, 2021
Posted To: Pipeline Press"I wear a stethoscope so that in a medical emergency I can teach people a valuable lesson […]
- MBS Day Ahead: Bonds Still Staring Down Range Boundarieson April 14, 2021
Posted To: MBS CommentaryYesterday was good for bonds with 10yr yields covering more ground toward lower yields during […]
- MBS Day Ahead: Bonds Still Staring Down Range Boundarieson April 14, 2021
Posted To: MBS CommentaryYesterday was good for bonds with 10yr yields covering more ground toward lower yields during […]
Financial news
- JPMorgan pledges $2.5 trillion over the next decade toward climate changeon April 15, 2021 at 4:41 pm
JPMorgan will invest trillions over the next decade in long-term solutions tackling climate action and social equality.
- Citigroup beats estimates on reserve release, says it is exiting 13 retail markets outside the U.S.on April 15, 2021 at 4:36 pm
Fraser, reporting results for the first time at the helm of the country's third-biggest bank, wasted no time making […]
- Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Coinbase, Virgin Galactic, Nvidia, UnitedHealth & moreon April 15, 2021 at 4:28 pm
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.
- Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Coinbase, Virgin Galactic, Nvidia, UnitedHealth & moreon April 15, 2021 at 4:28 pm
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.
- Market hits an all-time high after blowout economic data and strong bank earningson April 15, 2021 at 4:27 pm
Retail sales surged 9.8% in March as additional stimulus sent consumer spending soaring.
- Gary Gensler has a full agenda as he gets set to take over the SECon April 15, 2021 at 3:54 pm
The Senate is likely to confirm Gary Gensler as SEC chairman, and crypto assets — including bitcoin — are likely […]
- Bank of America tops estimates on Wall Street trading and banking, release of loan-loss reserveson April 15, 2021 at 3:05 pm
Bank of America joined rivals in posting a quarterly boost from an improving credit outlook.
- Schwab adds 3.2 million new brokerage accounts in first quarter – more than all of 2020on April 15, 2021 at 2:51 pm
Schwab added a record 3.2 million new clients in the first quarter of 2021.
- Coinbase stock whipsaws after landmark Nasdaq debuton April 15, 2021 at 2:38 pm
Coinbase shares whipsawed Thursday, a day after the cryptocurrency exchange went public in a blockbuster direct listing.
- Market is 'completely ignoring' serious risks associated with U.S.-China relations, Asia expert Stephen Roach warnson April 15, 2021 at 2:32 pm
As Wall Street focuses on earnings season, former Morgan Stanley Asia Chairman Stephen Roach sees danger lurking abroad.