the mash

They say age is just a number. But when it comes to an aging workforce, numbers matter.

Based on the energy and conversations coming out of some of the industry’s key shows, there’s a lot to look forward to for the rest of the year. First, we look at how to prepare for the inevitable ups and downs in the marketplace.

We're happy to report that all signs indicate a strong 2018 for the building materials industry. Check out our findings and see how you can make the most of the impending growth and disruption ahead.

Architects don’t want to be sold to, they want to be involved in a meaningful conversation.

“What gets measured gets done.” That simple statement is a guiding principle for us — both at our agency and with our clients.

One of the biggest challenges for building products companies is engaging the architect community around the value of their product and their brand.

Part 4 in the Killer Customer Experience Series

After 30 years in the industry, it continues to amaze me how infatuated manufacturing companies are with the new construction (NC) market.

Your customer is on a kind of scavenger hunt.

Set aside some time to make a list of gifts that you, as a leader, will give to your business to make it more successful.

Define and profile key customers. Part 2 in a series.

2017 International Roofing Expo (IRE) took place in Las Vegas, NV from March 1 to 3.

One guarantee in business is change.

In project management, risk is the likelihood of something not going according to plan.

Part 1: Lessons from the House of Mouse

We had the opportunity to attend the Hanley Wood “Builder Connections” conference in Dallas recently. It’s a great concept.

Walking the 1.2 miles back to my hotel from the 2016 Greenbuild Show, I found myself conversing with two attendees along the way.

This is not your father’s (or mother’s) Remodeling Show.

Manufacturers and suppliers need to wake up to how tech is changing LBM.

Business and leadership is simple; we usually just choose to make it more complex than it needs to be.