IBS / NAHB 2018 Joe Kannapell, PE Knowing that our future depends on builders is reason enough to attend their best exhibition, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS). Understanding the technology that they adopt, the changes impacting them, and the shape of their new products helps us... Read More February 2018 Issue #10223 Page 6
Resurgence of Panelization? Joe Kannapell, PE What future does the Blueprint Robotics factory in Baltimore portend for housing construction? This huge German plant certainly rivals Pulte’s former facility in the same market (shuttered in 2008). And it may even eclipse the robotics/automation going forward in multiple truss plants IF... Read More May 2017 Issue #10214 Page 6
Lumber Briefs: Transition From Multi-Family to Single Family Is Here Matt Layman For a few months now, I have detected an uneasiness among lumber buyers. Near term expectations are bullish, however, there is an underlying sense of caution. Something is just not quite right in the housing sector. I believe I know what it is. Winds of Change Several years ago, when... Read More April 2017 Issue #10213 Page 65