LBM Journal
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LBM Journal is the leading media company serving lumberyards, building material distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and service providers — otherwise known as the lumber/building material (LBM) distribution channel. Founded in 2003, LBM Journal is published in both print and digital editions (11x per year). The popular LBM Alert e-newsletter delivers industry news and insights each week, and the LBMJournal.com website is packed with resources, including a free, searchable and downloadable archive of back issues. Subscriptions to LBM Journal are free to qualified industry pros.
Our mission is simple: to deliver a mix of strategic, street-level business intelligence with a big picture perspective of where our industry is, and where it’s going. Our goal: to give our readers the insights and tools that they need to thrive in an extremely competitive industry, and to provide advertisers with a compelling, entertaining and credible vehicle to deliver their message. Source
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| Scope | National, Trade/B2B |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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| Frequency | Monthly |
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Search ArticlesLBM Journal 2027 Dealer of the Year Nomations Now Open!
Awards Does your company or one that you know have an inspiring or innovative story to share? Let us know by submitting a nomination for our 2027 Dealer of the Year awards. Nominations for dealers are open now through Sept. 18. LBM Journal July 17, 2026 LBM Journal’s Dealer of the Year awards recognize LBM companies of different sizes that epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit.
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Building Material Prices Continue to Rise Despite Energy Price Declines
Industry News Data Among input goods, energy costs continue to show the largest price increase from a year ago. Diesel fuel costs were up 65.7% from a year ago in June. National Association of Home Builders July 16, 2026 iStock Residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose 0.5% in June and were up 4.6% from a year ago. Lower energy prices were apparent in June, as energy input prices fell 10.3% over the month.