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…]
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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…]
Out of the Rut
“How’s your month looking?” “Well… not as good as I’d like.”“Oh yeah? What do you mean?”“I guess we’re just bumping along, trying to make it work. I can’t seem to get out of a below-average sales month.” Sound familiar? It’s a conversation I’ve had recently—and maybe one you’ve had too.[Read More…]
Attitude, Adaptability, and Attention to Detail
In the ever-evolving world of shed sales and delivery, it’s easy to overlook the crucial role of the hauler—the person behind the wheel, behind the Mule, and behind the scenes, making sure each structure gets where it needs to go. In this article, I sat down with Dwane Fowler, a[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…]
Small Businesses and Technology
Relationship shown between adopting new technologies and competitiveness in the marketplace. Many small business owners, including those in the shed industry, are constantly looking for a way to stay ahead of the competition. According to NFIB’s Small Business and Technology Survey, the use of updated technology affects production and opportunities.[Read More…]
A Shed Wife Conversation with Erica Goodnight
Union Grove Lumber CEO and co-owner talks about legacy, family, and the ‘sawdust in her veins.’ In the heart of Harmony, North Carolina, Union Grove Lumber operates as more than just a family-owned lumber wholesale company. It’s a legacy, a mission, and a labor of love. Recently, I had the[Read More…]
