Ace deep dive on supply chainLori Bossmann, chief supply chain officer, talks about big supply chain investment plans. Housing starts drop 9.6% in JulyMultifamily permits jump ahead more than 26% compared to the prior year. Building material prices see slight increase in July Softwood lumber prices have fallen more than 28% year-to-date, the NAHB reports. Builder confidence declines for eighth straight month August buyer traffic has hit the lowest level since August 2014. NAHB says housing affordability hits rock bottom Just 42.8% of new and existing homes sold in Q2 were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income. Latest rental forecast from the ARA After double-digit growth in 2022, a slowdown is expected. Trex sales are solid in Q2 Sales of residential decking products rise 25% for the period. LP sales slip in Q2 OSB sales fall 14% for the second quarter as prices dive 22%. Sharing ownership at Bliffert Bliffert Lumber & Hardware brings employees – its family – into partial ownership role. Sales and profits climb at Masonite North American revenue increases 23% in the second quarter. First Previous 33 34 35 36 37 Next Last
