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Arizona’s Economic Outlook Remains Strong

Arizona’s Economic Outlook Remains Strong

There is a good amount of local projects in the pipeline right now, especially in commercial warehouse buildings. Thanks to organizations like the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Arizona continues to be a magnet state for new manufacturing and distribution. Just look at all the warehouse building happening around us!

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What Makes Trio So Special

What Makes Trio So Special

Trio’s Commitment to ‘Building a Great Company with Great People and Great Results’! These ladies head up the Front Office and are the epitome of our Core Values of Do It, Do It Right and Do It Right Now! We know the total customer experience includes everything before and after the sale and these ladies ‘Get It Done’ Trio style.

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Monsoons, Moisture and Mold

Monsoons, Moisture and Mold

Monsoon season is about to begin. Read this article to learn how to take measures to ensure you are storing your lumber properly during this unique Arizona season!

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August Lumber Market Commentary

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Unlike other industries, the current lumber market offers some stability and our team finds this truly fascinating. Here’s what continues to be true:

Prices can go up, down or stay the same.

The last several years we have experienced unprecedented lumber market volatility.  2023 has brought more stability to lumber market prices as evidenced in the graphs attached. .

With all of the uncertainty in the economy, one would potentially predict extreme buyer caution and low demand to bring prices to rock bottom. Prices have adjusted but they are certainly not rock bottom and demand continues to be better than expected in both the residential and commercial sectors.

We are experiencing a conflicted lumber market that has chosen stability vs. volatility to maneuver in uncharted territory. The uncertainty is keeping mill orders to a minimum because end users are buying only what they need. Current demand does not seem to be higher than supply. Expect some mills to attempt to influence the market with curtailments and closures soon.

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    Multi-family July Starts Down and Permits Down
    Builder confidence holds steady in residential and commercial based on housing need.

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