In the last few months, the world has been completely upended by COVID-19. Construction and building material suppliers have been named “es…
To Our Valued Customers, At LP, our first priority – now and always – is the safety and wellbeing of our employees, our customers, and t…
The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) 2020 was a busy and exciting show for LP, including several product introductions, illustration…
A leading manufacturer of engineered wood trim and siding products, LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding is known for…
If you had one project that underperformed within the past few years, you’re not alone. KPMG’s 2016 Global Construction Survey found most p…
Siding installers use many different brands of circular saws, but their preferred saw may not be as important as the siding material they a…
It’s frustrating when factors outside of your control cause you delays or unexpected expenses during a project. Those factors could be weat…
For many years, construction pros have relied on experience and gut instinct more than on data, but that’s rapidly changing. Many banks, in…
The three main buckets of costs to build a home: cost of land, cost of materials and cost of labor. Regarding labor costs to build a house,…
The mood of builders in the 55+ single-family sector can be described in just two words: very optimistic. Earlier this year, the NAHB 55+ H…
While many building professionals actively seek out exterior trends at the start of the new year, it’s important to keep on top of trends a…