by ssbhayani | Sep 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“We like to differentiate ourselves on the quality of what we sell. We work with mills that produce quality products, and we specify higher grades. You can walk in off the street for a two by four and know that you are getting good quality lumber produced in a good... by ssbhayani | Sep 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“It has slowed down. There was a bubble that kind of happened, and I took advantage of it. I was thinking should I sell this hard and project into it with some Fir-Larch. I got after it hard for a few weeks and after that had to think if I should have done that or... by ssbhayani | Sep 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Wood, and more specifically lumber, is one of the oldest building materials on the planet. Selected for its strength, durability and its versatility, it’s been an obvious choice for builders for millennia. Today there are numerous other reasons for choosing wood, such... by ssbhayani | Sep 9, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Spruce-Pine-Fir, Douglas Fir, and Western Red Cedar are the species that he markets, in No. 2 and Better in 2×4 through 2×12. “As far as framing lumber goes, Green Douglas Fir is doing good. Engineered wood is doing okay but not great,” he added. He mostly sells to... by ssbhayani | Jul 28, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
“Wood is good! And the market is hungry!” ~ Paul Bouchard, founder, BPWood A hands-on strategy has earned BPWood, located in Penticton, BC, the moniker “the Nimble Innovators™.” Founded in 2000, BPWood was the brainchild of Paul Bouchard, the result of his... by ssbhayani | Jul 28, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The 20th Annual Global Buyers Mission will be held live in Whistler, BC, from September 7th to 9th, 2023.The Softwood Forest Products Buyer has been actively participating in and reporting on this world class event that takes place in Whistler, BC every September. Of...