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Why homebuilders in 2025 may see a supply and demand problem
2024年12月26日 · New home sales grew over last month in the latest Census report, but homebuilders are now facing a supply issue—their inventory is building up.This is the reason why housing starts are at recession levels today, according to analysis from HousingWire.. Monthly new home sales have been stagnant for the past two years. When mortgage rates decline, sales improve, but it becomes more challenging ...
10 business-boosting learning opportunities at the 2025 IBS
2024年12月27日 · The 2025 International Builders’ Show is filled with tips, tricks and expertise from the best and brightest in the home building industry. To learn from your peers and get ahead of the game, be sure to stop by at any of the following learning and networking opportunities. 1. 8 Essentials for Company Growth, Increased Profitability & Company Performance
Builders FirstSource announces agreement to acquire Alpine Lumber
2024年12月26日 · Builders FirstSource, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alpine Lumber Company. Founded in Englewood, CO, by the Kurtz family in 1963 and subsequently converted to a 100% employee owned and operated company, Alpine has 21 locations serving homebuilders and contractors in the Front Range of Colorado, western Colorado, and northern New Mexico with a broad ...
84 Lumber named one of America’s top private companies by Forbes
2024年12月26日 · 84 Lumber has been recognized by Forbes on its 2024 America’s Top Private Companies list, ranked No. 100 out of 275 companies. 84 Lumber was listed among companies such as Cargill, Chick-Fil-A, and Coca-Cola. The company has regularly made the annual Forbes list since at least 2018. Forbes has been ranking and publishing its list of America’s largest private companies since 1985, with the ...
Consumer confidence dips amid economic outlook
2024年12月26日 · Consumer confidence fell to a three-month low in December amid growing concerns about economic uncertainties, especially potential tariffs. These policy changes could derail inflation progress and lead the Fed to slow its easing pace, according to analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, is a survey measuring how ...
Woodgrain to acquire Jeld-Wen Towanda Plant
2024年12月18日 · Woodgrain Inc., a millwork and building products company, and JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. have entered into an asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Towanda, PA plant to Woodgrain.
Do it Best officially acquires True Value - lbmjournal.com
2024年11月22日 · Do it Best announces the successful acquisition of True Value, a long-time competitor with a legacy brand that benefits both organizations. This monumental transaction represents a transformative milestone for Do it Best, True Value, and the entire independent hardware industry.
Builders express increased optimism for 2025 - lbmjournal.com
2025年1月2日 · Builder sentiment held steady to end the year as high home prices and mortgage rates offset renewed hope about a better regulatory business climate in 2025. Along those lines, builders expressed increased optimism for higher sales expectations in the next months, according to recent reporting from ...
5 building envelope trends for 2025 - lbmjournal.com
2024年12月19日 · As 2024 comes to a close, it’s natural to wonder what’s in store for the year to come. Across residential construction, continued attention toward high-performance homes is driving efforts to design building envelopes with increased energy efficiency and greater durability.