Small business owners report few skilled applicants in January for their open positions. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reports that its Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8. This is the third consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose[Read More…]
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Shed Business Climate Survey
The biggest turnaround we have seen in responses to any survey question over the past four reporting cycles came in February, with that question being about the backlog of existing orders. Only 18 percent of respondents claimed a “decrease” in their order backlog compared to 50 percent previously. This is[Read More…]
Inaugural Shed Week Coming to Knoxville, Tennessee in 2025
Shed Sales Summit, NSRA (National Shed Rental Association) Conference, and Shed Builder Expo are inviting the industry to be a part of the first ever Shed Week. The three entities have come together to give the shed industry an all-inclusive experience of three separate events held over four consecutive days[Read More…]
LP Names Johnson VP, Siding Manufacturing
LP Building Solutions, a manufacturer of high-performance building products, headquartered in Nashville, recently appointed Jack Johnson vice president, siding manufacturing. “With nearly three decades at LP, Jack has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, combining technical expertise with extensive operational experience and a management approach rooted in authenticity and accountability,” says Jason[Read More…]
Woodgrain Completes Jeld-Wen Towanda Plant Acquisition
Woodgrain Inc., a millwork and building products company, has closed on its acquisition of the Towanda, Pennsylvania, plant from JELD-WEN Holding Inc. The sale was conducted in compliance with JELD-WEN’s court-ordered divestiture of the plant for a purchase price of $115 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. “We are excited to[Read More…]
Backyard Escapes Partners with Caroline Rae Creative Company
Backyard Escapes, a provider of outdoor living solutions in Maryland and Delaware, has entered a partnership with Caroline Rae Creative Company. The company says the collaboration “is set to take our marketing and social media game to the next level, helping us connect with outdoor structure and swing set buyers[Read More…]
Shed Suite Launches Online Marketplace to Connect Shed Buyers with Manufacturers
Shed Suite, a provider of business management software for the shed industry, has officially launched Shed Suite Marketplace (marketplace.shedsuite.com), an online platform designed to connect shed buyers with Shed Suite’s platform of shed builders and dealers across the country. “As the shed industry continues to grow, we saw a need[Read More…]
Meet Benjamin Curran, American Haulers
A new player in the shed-hauling profession is already impressing customers.
CR Sheds Building Dreams in Tennessee
Local operation helps with a Christmas surprise and makes a food truck dream come true.
Creative Structures
Sales director for builder in Kentucky shares two unique shed/portable structure creations.