by bpimarketing | Sep 30, 2025 | Business Building Tips for Contractors, Business Building Tips for Dealers, College of Knowledge, Siding, Trim, and Windows
James Hardie, the industry leader in fiber cement siding, has recently introduced the Hardie® Architectural Panel, a siding profile that is well-suited for contemporary home designs and freshening up tired exteriors for a clean, sleek aesthetic. It is available in...
by bpimarketing | Sep 16, 2025 | Business Building Tips for Dealers, Case Studies & Testimonials, College of Knowledge, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Lumber Dealer Helpful Hints, Warehouse Optimization
Building Materials Warehouse Layout Challenges A growing distributor we work with recently expanded into a larger warehouse—a positive sign of business growth. Like many successful operations, they found themselves with new opportunities to optimize their layout and...
by bpimarketing | Sep 16, 2025 | Business Building Tips for Dealers, College of Knowledge, Inventory Management, Lumber Dealer Helpful Hints, Warehouse Optimization
Inventory management can be a tricky balancing act for any lumberyard. It’s important to avoid overstocking and raising carrying costs, but you can’t risk running out of product and disappointing expectant customers. Understanding the inventory metrics...
by bpimarketing | Aug 18, 2025 | Business Building Tips for Contractors, Business Building Tips for Dealers, College of Knowledge, Contractor Page, Customer Service, Roofing Products
At a fundamental level, a roof represents security — protection from the elements and the harshness of the world outside. It’s safety, trust, and peace of mind. GAF warranties are particularly important when it comes to selling roofing materials because...
by bpimarketing | Apr 7, 2025 | Business Building Tips for Dealers, College of Knowledge, Inventory Management, News, Product Spotlight, Warehouse Optimization
The Growing Challenge of Tariffs A recent KELOLAND news story highlighted the impact of tariffs on building material costs, creating uncertainty in markets with already tight margins. While Canadian softwood lumber has temporarily escaped additional tariffs, other...
by bpimarketing | Mar 19, 2025 | Business Building Tips for Contractors, Business Building Tips for Dealers, College of Knowledge, Contractor Page, Customer Service, Roofing Products
Don’t wait for a disaster to look at your roof or understand your insurance coverage. Be proactive and protect your most valuable asset – your home. For homeowners, their roof presents something of a dilemma: It’s extremely important, but it’s also hard to...
