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10 05, 2022

Behind the LBM 100

By |2022-05-10T08:58:02-05:00May 10th, 2022|Categories: Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News, Leadership|Tags: , , , , |

Since we’re 100% privately held and are fortunate to have strong support from the LBM community, we’re able to do what we want. As it happens, what we want is to help you and other members of the LBM community build your business, your sales, and your brand. That’s what’s “Behind the LBM 100,” and everything else we do. As my friend Michael Beaudry, Executive VP of NADRA likes to say, “It’s about doing the right things for the right reasons, and having fun doing them.”

10 05, 2022

New Website Offers Guidance on Treated Wood Disposal in California

By |2022-05-10T08:40:30-05:00May 10th, 2022|Categories: Ask NADRA, Business Practices, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News|Tags: , , , , |

Contractors working with treated wood, have a new online resource that will help you stay in compliance with state regulations. The online resource tools are attached and can be found at www.twwdisposal.org.  

3 05, 2022

The Biggest Promotion of My Life

By |2022-05-04T07:59:00-05:00May 3rd, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News|Tags: , , , , |

Heather A. Marchand has stepped down after 16 years working with NADRA, most currently as the Director of National Programs & Marketing, to spend more time with her children. “I've been promoted to the most fantastic gig I could have ever dreamed of,” she said. Although she will no longer be involved in NADRA’s day-to-day activities, NADRA members will still see her at the upcoming DeckExpo and the NADRA Awards.

3 05, 2022

Owens Corning to Acquire WearDeck

By |2022-05-03T12:34:41-05:00May 3rd, 2022|Categories: Ask NADRA, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , , |

Owens Corning announced today that it signed an agreement with JR Plastics Corporation to acquire WearDeck, a premium producer of composite weather-resistant decking for commercial and residential applications in North America. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, and is anticipated to close by the end of the second quarter.

3 05, 2022

LinkedIn Adds New Profile Links and Newsletter Promotion Options

By |2022-05-03T18:20:55-05:00May 3rd, 2022|Categories: Ask NADRA, Business Practices, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA News, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , , , |

LinkedIn has added a new option to showcase a link on your profile, along with new analytics tools for group posts, a video trimming feature on mobile, and new newsletter display options. First off, on the showcase link, which is likely the most useful element for most users.

28 04, 2022

Check Your Deck® During Deck Safety Month® in May

By |2022-04-30T09:57:42-05:00April 28th, 2022|Categories: Ask NADRA, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , |

The North American Deck and Railing Association, NADRA, stresses the importance of May’s National Deck Safety Month’s® initiatives and recommend that all homeowners Check Your Deck® before inviting loved ones out onto your deck.

20 04, 2022

Trex Sustains its Reign as “Greenest” Brand

By |2022-04-25T15:57:00-05:00April 20th, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Press Release|Tags: , , |

For the 12th consecutive year, Trex® has been named the “greenest” decking in the industry by the readers of Green Builder magazine. In addition to this unprecedented achievement, Trex once again received the highest score for decking in the Green Builder Media Brand Index.

20 04, 2022

Seeing The Invisible People

By |2022-04-20T09:12:53-05:00April 20th, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, Leadership|Tags: , |

The successful ones, we praise. The under-performers, we encourage. The disruptive ones, we admonish, or worse. Yet there is a whole group of people who toil under us, with us, and around us whom we often fail to acknowledge or take notice. These are the invisible people, and I would maintain that they are probably the largest untapped resource you have in your organization.

12 04, 2022

NADRA Presents 2021 National Awards in Clearwater Beach, FL

By |2022-04-12T14:08:22-05:00April 12th, 2022|Categories: Ask NADRA, Deck Safety, Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA Awards, NADRA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Over 74 National Winners with over 136 Official Partners for the 2021 NADRA Awards were presented at the two-day event at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL. The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) recognizes and promotes excellence in the outdoor living & decking industry. Each year, the organization honors outstanding deck, dock, and porch Professionals projects at this prestigious awards presentation & celebration. 

12 04, 2022

President’s Message, Vincent Carrubba – April 2022

By |2022-04-12T13:28:07-05:00April 12th, 2022|Categories: Industry Brief, Industry News, NADRA Awards, NADRA News|Tags: , |

Hello!.... and my most sincere and heartfelt greetings to all of our NADRA members! Our Florida event was such a success…. Truly a thrill to attend. The NADRA Home Team did an outstanding job in planning this fantastic gathering! Our days together were filled with fellowship, meeting new friends, enjoying the [...]

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