LMC Expo examines housing trends

LMC’s Forest Products & Building Materials EXPO brought dealers from around the country to Philadelphia, Nov. 11-12.

Highlights of the event included National Association of Home Builders president Jerry Howard’s breakfast speech and the Forest Products Supplier Forum.

Key topics of discussion and debate throughout the event included trends impacting housing, forecasts, consumer confidence and pinch points in the supply chain.

Supply may be a challenge in 2015, based on the presentations and discussions. The message for 2015 is that stronger relationships will be key. 

Howard, CEO of the (NAHB), spoke to a packed room of LMC dealers interested to hear the home builders’ take on this market. Howard observed that the biggest thing home builders want from suppliers is consistency -- consistency of product availability, quality and price.He also noted that the “Recession took us for a loop” and “those who survived the recession were the most adaptable.”  

"Throughout LMC’s EXPO there was a feeling that next year will see growth,” said Mournie Gallagher, LMC communications specialist. “It won’t be without challenges, but the trajectory is decidedly upward for 2015.”