May 12, 2020 | Cost of Doing Business, Covid-19, DHL Monthly Newsletter
LUMBER MARKET – May, 2020 Upward pressure on lumber prices due to reduced mill supply and better-than-expected demand Surge in demand at box stores from DIYers trapped at home – especially treated lumber Mill prices of SYP, Western SPF and green Doug Fir...
Mar 18, 2020 | Cost of Doing Business, Cost/Benefit
As COVID-19, the coronavirus, begins to have an increased impact, Davis-Hawn is taking this virus very seriously. The health and safety of our associates, customers, and communities are of utmost importance to us as we remain committed to providing uninterrupted...
Feb 16, 2020 | Cost of Doing Business, DHL Monthly Newsletter, Doing Business
Scrolling Netflix the other night, I stumbled upon an interesting Norwegian film called Kon-Tiki. Though my wife thought it slow (like some of my favorite Westerns, she commented), I’ve always been fascinated by adventure and exploration stories. I guess when you set...
Nov 26, 2019 | Cost of Doing Business
We are Thankful for you! In a pleasant show of unity and camaraderie, many of Dallas’ finest remodelers gathered Tuesday night at NARI’s annual Evening of Excellence. The awards event was rare because it gathered competitors together to celebrate and...
Jul 17, 2018 | Cost of Doing Business, Lumber
Record Run for lumber pricing appears to have peaked and is beginning to recede. Mill lead times are still long and transportation from mills remains challenging, so coupled with continued high demand, some experts have predicted that pricing may stair step down...
Jun 1, 2018 | Cost of Doing Business
LUMBER MARKET & JUNE TAKE AWAYS Larger Homes in 2018 Counter to recent trends, new single-family home size increased to 2,436 square feet at the start of 2018. Record Run A common refrain from veteran lumber traders in this historic market run has been, “We...
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