Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: Panic Buying or Reasonable Expectation

Anna Stamm

Walking past the stack of 15 bags of top soil that’s been in my garage since spring 2021, I thought of parallels to our current economic uncertainty and urges to “buy now” or wait. If you’re thinking about making purchases as a buffer against tariffs, price increases, and...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
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Carl Villella

2025 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook

Carl Villella

As we transition into spring, now is a good time to assess the dynamics of our current economic outlook. Earlier Optimism and Shifting Factors It is important to recall that the initial outlook for 2025 was more optimistic. This earlier sentiment was largely predicated on expectations of...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 103
Valerie Hansen

Tariffs, Countervailing Duties, and More: Optimizing Production Requires Optimizing the Inputs to Production

Valerie Hansen

On/off tariffs, the pending hike in countervailing duties, and Section 232 National Security Investigation (which designates lumber as a “strategic good” on par with automobiles, steel, and aluminum) stalk the wood frame construction industry. Collectively and individually, these...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 112
Lesko Financial Services Team

Economic Outlook: Uncertainty and Volatility

Lesko Financial Services Team

Encouraging data including a downtick in inflation and the prospect of interest rate cuts early in the year fueled optimism, bolstered by hopes of deregulation and the extension of tax cuts put into place during the first Trump presidency. Stocks rallied on hopes for a new era of positive growth...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 118
Ed Serrano

A Fork in the Road

Ed Serrano

“My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner.” (— You, probably) It’s a common refrain from recent automation adopters, and you might just find yourself saying it one day. So, what makes that initial step feel like such a big leap and not just another step...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 54
Carl Villella

Tariff Pressures Squeeze Wood Building Component Manufacturers, Financial Solutions Sought

Carl Villella

Wood building component manufacturers are facing increasing financial pressures as tariffs and supply chain disruptions drive up the cost of essential materials and equipment. Industry insiders report rising concerns over the impact on production costs and project timelines. The Key...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 85
Valerie Hansen

Component Industry’s Latest Nightmare: Tariffs

Valerie Hansen

Today, 93% of America’s new homes are built of wood-frame construction. If fully enacted, the implemented and pending tariffs will reduce lumber supply and trigger an increase in lumber price, resulting in a one–two punch for the wood-frame construction industry. As we once again...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 100
Carl Villella

Navigating the Workforce Shortage: How Technology and Equipment Financing Can Help

Carl Villella

The year 2025 sees businesses across industries grappling with a persistent workforce shortage. Finding and retaining qualified employees is a major challenge, impacting productivity and growth. However, technology offers a powerful solution, and equipment financing can make it more accessible...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 83
Craig Webb

Deals Report 2024: Tracking the Openings, Closings, and Acquisitions

Craig Webb

One deal did all the difference in construction supply’s M&A world in 2024. The Home Depot’s purchase of SRS Distribution’s 769 locations turned last year into the most active year for LBM facilities acquired since at least 2018. But when you exclude that buy, 2024 turns...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 140
Carl Villella

Roof Truss Industry Outlook: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

Carl Villella

The roof truss industry faces a complex landscape in the coming year. Challenges include supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation, and economic uncertainty. However, opportunities abound. Technological advancements like automation and software are driving efficiency....

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February 2025
Issue #17307
Page 83
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