by Zeeland Lumber | Nov 22, 2018 | Professional Builder News
It’s no surprise to say that the construction industry is lacking laborers. This has been the topic of discussion in the industry for a few years now. While the housing and construction industries are booming, there just aren’t enough laborers to fill the...
by Zeeland Lumber | Oct 22, 2018 | Professional Builder News
The phrases “data-based decision-making” and “statistical analysis” sound like they belong more to the realms of technology and engineering than to the construction industry. But the truth is, if you’re not making decisions based on data, you’re making them based on...
by Zeeland Lumber | Sep 29, 2018 | Professional Builder News
Your supplier for construction materials can make or break your jobs, or at least, determine whether you complete jobs on-time and within budget or late and over budget. Since customer satisfaction depends in part on how quickly you get the job done and whether you...
by Zeeland Lumber | Sep 12, 2018 | Manufacturing, Professional Builder News
Multi-Family and Single Family builders, particularly those in cutting-edge markets, have adopted manufactured roof trusses and floor trusses, as well as manufactured wall panels, as part of their building processes. Those builders have reaped the benefits in terms of...
by Zeeland Lumber | Aug 25, 2018 | Professional Builder News, Zeeland Lumber Team
A topic that we feel strongly about and that we consistently try to highlight and communicate with our stakeholders is hiring and retaining experienced labor in the construction industry. Skilled workers are critical to efficient job sites and homes that your...
by Zeeland Lumber | Aug 11, 2018 | Professional Builder News
Growing businesses face a number of challenges, and one of the biggest challenges is how to best serve a growing customer base efficiently. Often, the systems and methods that work for small businesses aren’t scalable because of the increased volume of work and the...