Business Solutions

6 min

The Importance of Marketing in the Construction Industry

In recent years, the construction industry has seen an upward trend when it comes to spending on new construction with forecasts of 2.5 tri…

Industry Trends4 min

Trends To Watch This Year In Single-Family Homebuilding

The vitality of single-family homebuilding in 2019 will depend on many things that are out of the industry’s control: how often the Fed rai…

How the Housing Preferences of Millennials are Remaking American Homes

Millennials – those born between 1980 and 2000 – are beginning to shape the way homes are designed and constructed, according to panelists …

Business Advice10 min

Building Your Business in the Building Materials Industry

Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA) published a study painting a rosy picture of the future of the global construction materials market. A…

Business Advice5 min

Dealers, Go Beyond the Basics to Sell Builders on Premium Siding Materials

Dealers who sell premium, high-quality materials such as LP^® SmartSide^® Trim & Siding must master the art of …

Industry Trends8 min

Q & A: Market Trends and the State of the Siding Market

The siding industry is ever-evolving. We recently sat down with Angie Kieta, Market Development Manager at LP Building Products, to discuss…

4 Successful Siding Sales Strategies for Dealers

Dealers that have the knowledge and products that builders need, and pair them with great customer service, are likely to achieve success. …

5 Tips to Create a Dog-Friendly Backyard

All good pet owners love the sight of their dog happily romping in the grass, but when it comes to the backyard, you don’t have to have acr…

A Look at New Trends & Technology

In an ever-evolving construction industry, builders and architects are working together to build smarter, more efficient homes. In addition…