Mike Berger

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Articles

Midwest Lumber Named a Finalist for Supplier of the Year

1 week ago | lbmjournal.com | Mike Berger

The Kansas City American Subcontractor Association (KCASA) recently released its finalists for 2025 Supplier of the Year, and Midwest Lumber was among the finalists. As KCASA states, these nominees represent the best in Kansas City’s construction and subcontractor community. Established in 1996, Midwest Lumber has been a trusted name in the building supplies industry, serving the Kansas City metro area with distinction.
Boise Cascade Names Rob Johnson as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing

1 week ago | lbmjournal.com | Mike Berger

Boise Cascade Co. announced that Rob Johnson will step into a new role as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing for its Wood Products division, effective June 16, 2025. This move backfills the position previously held by Chris Seymour, who left the organization earlier in June.In this role, Rob will oversee the operations for the company’s 18+ manufacturing facilities across the U.S. He will continue to report to Troy Little, Executive Vice President of Wood Products.
Select Board backs Canton Climate Action Plan

2 weeks ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Mike Berger

By Mike Berger The Canton Select Board on Tuesday approved a new Climate Action Plan (CAP) and authorized Town Administrator Charles Doody to work with the town’s Sustainability and Climate Action Committee to hire a consultant to assist with grant writing and implementation of the plan.
Search underway for new Hansen Elementary School principal

3 weeks ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Mike Berger

By Mike Berger Canton school administrators have officially launched a search for the next principal at the Hansen Elementary School after being notified by current Principal Paul McKnight of his plans to resign at the end of the school year. In a letter to the Hansen community, McKnight, who is in his second year at the helm, said it was not an easy decision to step down but ultimately was a necessary one.
Dubuisson wins gold at D4 meet

3 weeks ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Mike Berger

By Mike Berger Several CHS track athletes are headed to the MIAA Meet of Champions this weekend after a sensational performance by the Bulldogs at the Division 3 Championships. The girls team, led by junior Chloe Dubuisson, had its best showing in over a decade, finishing sixth overall in a deep field of teams. The Canton boys also impressed as they had several podium finishers and placed 21st as a team — their highest finish in recent memory.
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. To Acquire Whit Davis Lumber Plus

3 weeks ago | lbmjournal.com | Mike Berger

Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. has entered into an agreement to purchase Whit Davis Lumber Plus, a family-owned lumber and building materials supplier with three Arkansas locations in Jacksonville, Cabot and Greenbrier. The acquisition will officially close on June 20, with stores reopening under the Spahn & Rose family on June 23. The Whit Davis name and local management will remain unchanged.
Roof trusses are just the beginning of this versatile segment

3 weeks ago | lbmjournal.com | Mike Berger

Far from being something new, it may surprise you to learn that component construction has been around for thousands of years. For example, the ancient Celtic people utilized components to build Stonehenge in England. The oldest parts of the structure were built from 3000 to 2935 BCE, and rather than being shaped onsite, the very large, upright sarsen stones that make up the bulk of the structure were quarried offsite in the Marlborough Downs more than 20 miles away from the actual build site.
Great Lakes Ace Announces New Location in Cincinnati

3 weeks ago | lbmjournal.com | Mike Berger

Great Lakes Ace announced today it has signed an agreement to open a new store in Cincinnati, Ohio. The new Great Lakes Ace will be located in the White Oak Center at the northeast corner of Cheviot and Jessup Roads, 5840 Cheviot Road. The store will feature more than 13,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Renovations to the space will begin later this year, with a soft opening tentatively planned for the first quarter of 2026.
Sawmills Relieve Wildfire Threat from Hurricane Helene Debris

3 weeks ago | lbmjournal.com | Mike Berger

Sawmills are working to recycle trees blown down by Hurricane Helene to assist wildland firefighters while boosting domestic timber production. Many of the trees downed by the storm are usable, according to Johnny Evans, owner of EvAns Lumber Co. in Manchester, Tennessee. About 6% of the lumber produced at his facility comes from trees that fell during natural disasters. “It’s a resource that God gave us, and we need to recycle it instead of letting it rot into the ground,” Evans said.
Recession Fears May Leave Some More Likely to Buy a Home

1 month ago | lbmjournal.com | Mike Berger

As economic anxiety intensifies, a new survey from Realtor.com® reveals that U.S. homebuyers are bracing for a potential recession, but is there a silver lining? While 63.4% of surveyed home shoppers said they expect a recession within the next 12 months, marking one of the highest levels of concern since 2019, nearly 30% indicated that a recession would make them somewhat more likely to purchase a home.