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Javelin Software v5.2 is available!
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Want to be the fastest draw in the west? Get Javelin software v5.2 and leave everyone else in your dust!! OK, so maybe you won’t be that quick,[…]

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Comparing Trus Joist® Parallam® PSL and Commodity 24F-V4 Glued Laminated Timber
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Trus Joist® Parallam® PSL and commodity 24F-V4 glued laminated timbers (glulam) are often thought of as interchangeable; however, these two beam[…]

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Deck Railing Trends: Distinctive Looks, Low Maintenance Drive Choices
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Outdoor living space that both expands a home’s footprint and blends seamlessly with its overall design continues to be in high demand among homeowners.[…]

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Dealer Profile: Personalized Service, Event Marketing Help Meek’s Lumber Connect With Customers
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Meek’s Lumber & Hardware, the 26th-largest pro dealer in the U.S., operates 48 locations—including two design centers and a drywall/insulation[…]

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Smarter, Cleaner Forklifts Gain Acceptance Among LBM Dealers
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Lumberyards and building supply outlets have long been domains for forklifts powered by internal-combustion engines. But tougher gas emissions regulations,[…]

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