Digital Shed Builder has just launched their new configurator that functions without the use of the internet. Designed for dealers and builders who have a computer but prefer to operate without the internet, this new design tool helps them assist customers through the decision-making process of selecting and/or designing a[Read More…]
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LP Building Solutions Names Tony Hamill as Chief Operating Officer
LP Building Solutions (LP) announced the appointment of Tony Hamill as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, effective June 30, 2025. “As we execute our long-term growth strategy, I am pleased to appoint Tony to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer,” said LP President Jason Ringblom. “With over[Read More…]
LP Building Solutions Names Jason Ringblom President
LP Building Solutions (LP) announced the appointment of Executive Vice President, General Manager of Siding Jason Ringblom to the newly created role of President, overseeing all manufacturing and commercial operations. This leadership transition is part of LP’s long-term succession planning, ensuring continuity of strong leadership and positioning the company for[Read More…]
Sequoia Sheds Offers Newly Designed, Larger Storage Solutions
Storage sheds over 120 square feet require a building permit throughout most of California. Sequoia Sheds, a shed builder local to Tehama County, has followed suit, building sheds below the building permit limit. However, they are now offering structures over the previous limit. These larger sheds, in sizes ranging between[Read More…]
Recent Haul
Shed haulers are a special breed, and the industry would go nowhere without them. Shed Business Journal put out a call for photos of recent hauls, and Michael Allen from The Shed Mover of Atco, New Jersey, responded. You can see the action of its state-of-the-art, fully hydraulic trailer with[Read More…]
June 2025 Shed Business Climate Survey
New Orders (Month-To-Month) In the latest June survey, 28 percent fewer businesses reported an increase in the number of new orders (month to month) compared to the previous April survey. This difference was equally split between those businesses, indicating a decrease (+14 percent) and those indicating no change (+14 percent).[Read More…]
Survey Shows Diverging Industry-Specific Small Business Optimism
NFIB’s quarterly survey focuses on the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. The NFIB Research Center recently released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries.Shed Business Journal is sharing these survey results because the shed industry touches on all these topics in many ways.[Read More…]
Poor Leadership, Heavy Workloads Top Contributors to Workplace Burnout
A recent SHRM study found 30 percent of U.S. workers would take a pay cut to receive better support for their mental health at work. SHRM, the authority on all things work, workers, and the workplace, launched new research addressing the critical mental health needs of employees worldwide during Mental Health Awareness[Read More…]
Seven Keys to Strengthening Engagement in the Workplace
What are leaders and managers to do when they see low levels of engagement among employees? Imagine with me for a moment that you have hired what you believe to be a “rock-star-potential” employee for your business. He brings incredible talent to your team: experience, transformational ideas, a stellar track[Read More…]
Knoxville Bound!
Be in the know and prepared for the upcoming Shed Builder Expo in Tennessee, Sept. 24-25. Are you ready to head to Knoxville? Why? Because the industry’s premier trade show, Shed Builder Expo will take place Sept. 24-25 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Tennessee, over two days at the[Read More…]