Bidders are jockeying for advantage on two game-changing home building crown jewels--the five-piece Weyerhaeuser portfolio of home builders with a reported total of 27,000 lots and California-based Shapell Homes, with an estimated California lot pipeline of 10,000--as the race to lock in land supply for housing's continued recovery in the coming 12 to 36 months heightens the stakes. BUILDER PULSE's John McManus takes a look at at a most-likely buyer line-up, exploring whys, wherefores, and domino effects. More
David Weekley Homes recognizes two dozen of its top performers. More
Boise Cascade system accommodates HVAC ducting in joists between first and second floors. More
Forest products giant Weyerhaeuser Co., manufacturer of engineered wood products such as iLevel Trus Joist and iLevel Radiant Barrier Sheathing, announced August 17 that it has sold its commercial products business to a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Holdings. More
Firms report mixed results as they cope with the ups and downs of current housing market. More
Deal with Atlas Holdings signals Weyerhaeuser will focus on residential framing. More
A new crop of structural lumber can improve productivity. More
Company leader Dan Fulton says housing downturn has had a "devastating impact" on the forest products company's overall performance in 2008's first quarter. More
