Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Lumber Update – July 2018
Last month’s unprecedented run-up in lumber pricing sent a shock through the system, stunning buyers at every level and leaving one to wonder how long it would last. Attributing to an extremely strong demand and chronic truck and railcar...
Lumber Update – June 2018
If there were any reservations a month ago as to whether or not it was a good time to buy lumber, all doubt was quickly dispelled as the market exploded, extending lead times and bringing prices up to yet another...
Lumber Update – May 2018
It’s taken a long time to get here but, finally, the warmer weather is upon us and it seems to have given an extra boost of energy to an already active market. With many contractors doing all they can to keep up with the...
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Abigail VanBuren
Lumber Update – April 2018
Once again, another month of gains were realized as the lumber market continued along its marathon run. With new precedents having being set for high prices and lead times, a general malaise has overcome buyers and traders...
Lumber Update – March 2018
A turbulent February was not what anyone was expecting, but it’s exactly what we got: weather conditions and high demand exacerbated an already over-taxed transportation system, leading to panic buying and leaving buyers with needs that...
Lumber Update – February 2018
Although weather conditions last month interrupted sales, a steady draw and the finalization of the Countervailing (CVD) and Anti-Dumping (AD) duties against Canadian lumber mills were enough to keep prices afloat. The...