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Sailing or Drifting – Who is Charting the Course?
At Davis-Hawn we will continue to grow and strengthen our business, train our crew and drill, drill, drill. Here’s to 2020 – the year of clear vision and execution!
Builders and Remodelers – Isolated Entrepreneurs
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...
The Artisan – A Man Skilled in His Work
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men. Proverbs 22:29 I was struck by the amazing collection of noted architects, sculptors, carvers,...
Fighting the Ravages of Time
“You’ll just love these two homes!” Tiffany exclaims, as your SUV rolls down the tree-lined street in your dream neighborhood. Both are hip-pockets, freshly updated and looking their best. With...
How Embracing “Lean” Improved Efficiencies in our Lumberyard
It’s part of our culture to continual improve ways to serve our customers. By embracing the principles of lean, 5s and continual improvement we have improved efficiencies in both our architectural millwork shop and lumberyard.
Good Story Telling- Marketing in the Digital Age
Maybe I am a little slow in coming around to this, but I am beginning to think this Instagram thing may just work. Perhaps even FaceBook and Twitter will catch on.
Sharpen Your Saw
Dr. Stephen Covey, in his famous book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, actually trademarked the phrase “Sharpen the Saw”.
2018 July Market Updates
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...
East Bound and Down – Where did all of the truckers go?
In annals of the American worker there is no more unique contributor than the Truck Driver (“Trucker”).
Beatles or Beetles? We Can Work It Out
The British Invasion brought us the Beatles (John, Paul, George & Ringo), forever changing the landscape of Rock n Roll in the US.
Water Water Everywhere!
There had to be a leak! You know that sound in the pipes – like the water is on in some other part of the house. Must be a toilet running, usually that’s it. Nope, not it. Maybe one of those rusty...
Warm Up with Hot Building Market in 2018
January Take Always: Panel prices almost down to year-ago levels A little relief on Lumber prices, but Western species (SPF, DF and Studs) still remain high US Housing starts are up at the end of...
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