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As Lumber Futures Drop, Flexibility in Material Selection is Still Needed as Some Materials are Still Scarce.
Optimism is on the horizon as record-high lumber prices finally begin to drop. In one of the first signs of a lumber market correction, the industry saw the framing lumber composite price drop by $211 in mid-June with lumber futures continue to drop. As of the third...
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The Lumber Market – Over-Bought or Prematurely Bought?
There has been a lot of talk and concern lately over lumber – everything from price to supply and demand. And, all for good reason. As we entered spring and summer of 2020, the panic was primarily focused on the unprecedented soaring cost of lumber. We talked about...
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Quality Buildings’ Perspective on Lumber Market Challenges
To say the price of lumber has been hard to predict is nothing short of an understatement. After a consistent run of the Random length Index composite price staying between $350-450 per thousand board feet in 2019, the construction industry experienced a roller...
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The Key to Quality Buildings’ Success
Working at Quality Buildings is more than just a job, it’s a career. Our positions range from shop and field carpenters to foremen, project engineers, and managers. From entry-level to senior- level, every position and person is vital to our success as an...
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Pre-Fab Framing Accelerated the Restoration of the Wilbur Chocolate Factory
Located in the heart of the thriving town of Lititz, PA, this multi-use development is steeped in rich history. Once the booming Wilbur Chocolate Factory complex, dating back more than 100 years, this decommissioned factory was repurposed to become an upscale hotel,...
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Pre-Fab vs. On-Site Framing. The Savings Add Up.
When comparing pre-fab to on-site framing, the benefits can quickly add up. Investing in a pre-fab construction not only offers you more overall control over the process and quality, it also saves you time and money by reducing the duration of your project by up to...
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The Benefits of Building with Prefabricated Framing Components
Even with the projected growth within the construction industry, there are plenty of issues blamed for keeping industry executives up at night. Project delays, safety issues, the rising cost of lumber and other materials, finding qualified workers, and the pace at...
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Custom Wood Framing Compliments High Caliber Design
Tucked away just two miles from historic downtown Bethlehem, PA, Kirkland Village, a Presbyterian Senior Living Community, offers a new approach to senior living. With outstanding dining options, an extraordinary fitness and aquatic center, walking trails and...
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