You’ve been working at improving your shop processes and employee morale, and things are going smooth. Sheds are flowing out the door and materials are flying off the racks. You pick up the phone to order some more OSB and get the bad news: “A hurricane is headed toward the[Read More…]
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Shed Stamp of Approval
When you go to most home improvement stores, you’ll find sheds for sale. They may be on a lot or ordered at the store, but still, many have some type of outdoor storage for sale. But it’s a safe bet that the structures offered by most stores aren’t like those[Read More…]
NewFound Rentals Co-owner named Emerging Leader
The success of the co-owner of Wichita, Kansas-based NewFound Rentals has caught the attention of his local business community. Phil Carselowey was recently named an Emerging Leader by the Wichita Business Journal in its 2019-2020 Class. The Emerging Leaders group is comprised of Wichita businesspeople ages 25 to 40 who demonstrate[Read More…]
Coming in 2020: Shed Builder Expo!
Just like the best run and best organized enterprise where everyone from production to sales to delivery personnel are synchronized, a trade show serves to organize and unite the many different companies, both large and small, that together create the shed industry. Shed Builder Magazine has this single purpose in[Read More…]
Universal Forest Products Introduces Shed Flooring
Universal Forest Products recently introduced what it calls the shed building industry’s toughest and more durable shed floor. SuperStratum™ with Rhino Linings© is “highly impact resistant and virtually impervious to gas, oil, solvents, dirt and moisture,” says Universal Sales Manager Mark Hartman. Hartman says Universal Forest Products wanted to create[Read More…]
The Importance of Relationships
There are two truths that are universal in all forms of business, regardless if you are business-to-business or business-to-consumer. First, your product or service is the solution to a problem or need. Just think about it for a moment. When was the last time that you purchased anything that served[Read More…]
Shed Trade Show Visionaries
The trade show is a cornerstone for doing business in almost any market, and the shed-building industry is no exception. Builders, dealers, and suppliers and vendors have found trade shows vital for meeting face-to-face and making deals that impact future shed-building and sales efforts. It takes vision and effort to[Read More…]
Staying Ahead of the Lumber Market
Lumber inventories at the wholesale, retail, and manufacturing levels remained flat during the July-August period. Buyers continued their pattern of buying just what they need and expected prompt deliveries. This low inventory scenario has the potential for adding volatility to the lumber market going into the third quarter of this[Read More…]
Oregon Builder Opens New Office, Manufacturing Facility
This year marks two significant milestones for Countryside Sheds in Oregon. Not only has it moved to a brand new office and manufacturing facility, but the company is also celebrating 25 years in business. Countryside Sheds celebrated both milestones with an open house September 12. Visitors were able to tour[Read More…]
Down the Drain (Part 2)
The job had gone reasonably well that morning, so after a quick lunch I got back to work. I finished the floor, quickly stood the walls, stood trusses, installed the decking, and finished both ends with trim by a few minutes before 5:30 that evening with Rick’s help. Rick installed[Read More…]
