Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Lumber Market Report - August 2021
Coming off of record highs, lumber pricing continued to tumble in July. Although the industry as a whole is still quite busy, sales weren't as vigorous as previous months and it appears that the supply chain is replenishing sooner than anticipated.
Lumber Market Report - July 2021
By mid-June, buying slowed considerably as lumber prices hit their zenith, marking the beginning of a hard correction to a market that seemingly had no end.
What Goes Up, Must Come Down
No one likes inflation & unpredictability. Both put a lot of extra pressure not only on those who are buying, but also on those who are selling. The rise in lumber prices over the past year was not the result of one thing, but the sum of many things.
“Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable.”
William Pollard, English Clergyman
Lumber Market Update - June 2021
The market surged ahead to new stratospheric heights in May, leaving mouths agape upon the release of every new price report. A continued strong demand and an inadequate availability of lumber in the marketplace ratcheted prices higher every week.
Lumber Market Update - May 2021
The record rally continues, with pricing climbing to new heights. Despite the soaring prices, demand continues to outpace supply and shortages in just about every building material category have created an abundance of delays for contractors.
Lumber Market Update - April 2021
Unabated demand and inadequate supplies continued to plague the industry in March, further pushing prices in to new historical heights. However, as the month wore on and effects of winter snowstorms dissipated, so did the sense of urgency of dealers.