by Stephanie Masters | Aug 1, 2022 | Education & Training
As a MSLBMDA member, you have discounted access to training developed specifically for the lumber and building material industry. Foundation LMS will be your go-to resource for training – whether onboarding new hires or enhancing the skills of your existing...
by Stephanie Masters | Jul 27, 2022 | Events
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s golf tournament. It was a beautiful day on the course! We couldn’t have had such a successful outing without the help of our committee chairman Michael Rodriguez – Boise Cascade and our...
by Stephanie Masters | Jul 17, 2022 | News
It is with great sadness that we share the memorials of some of our MSLBMDA members. Don Herbel – May 8th Dorothy Randall – May 30th Carolyn Kidd – June 26th Don Herbel Don was born in Greeley, Colorado, on July 23rd, 1940. He moved with his parents,...
by Stephanie Masters | Jul 10, 2022 | Education & Training
The Lumber and Building Material Reference Manual is an invaluable resource for the LBM industry. This manual, which is used in the Introduction to Building Material Sales Workshops, includes updated span tables, charts and formulas and many more helpful topics....
by Stephanie Masters | Jun 30, 2022 | Events
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s golf tournament benefiting Careers in Construction. It was a beautiful day on the course! We couldn’t have had such a successful outing without the help of our committee chairman Michael Rodriguez...
by Stephanie Masters | Jun 13, 2022 | Education & Training
The Industrial Truck Association is celebrating its 9th annual National Forklift Safety Day on June 14th. It serves as a reminder of the importance of proper training for forklift operators to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Powered Industrial Trucks...
by Stephanie Masters | Jun 10, 2022 | Economic Updates
In recognition of recent gasoline price increases, the Internal Revenue Service announced on June 9th an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. The standard mileage rate for business travel will be 62.5 cents per mile, up 4...
by Stephanie Masters | May 10, 2022 | News
We are happy to announce a partnership with Western Building Material Association (WBMA) to provide administrative and management services for MSLBMDA. WBMA and MSLBMDA have worked together for many years on initiatives for the betterment of the industry, and we...
by MSLBMDA | May 11, 2021 | News
Here’s are some recent updates on COVID guidelines that our members may find helpful. Chamber of Commerce – Workplace Safety Guide State-by-State COVID-19 Guidance COVID-19 Return-to-Work Resource If you have any questions or need more resources as you...
by MSLBMDA | Dec 30, 2019 | Economic Updates
PORTLAND, ME – December 20, 2019 – BlueTarp Financial – the leading credit management company for B2B suppliers – released its Q3 2019 Building Supply Index. The Q3 2019 unadjusted view remained flat compared to Q3 2018 at 141.43. The trailing 12-month average, which...
