Traci Tenhulzen spoke as a panelist for the Professional Women In Building Council at the Master Builders Association of King & Snohomish Counties (MBA-KS).
Stay up to date with the trends, innovations, and insights that shape the world of construction. Discover valuable information, expert opinions, and emerging technologies that drive the remodeling and build-out industry forward. From new design techniques to sustainable practices, our curated content will expand your knowledge and inspire your own projects. Explore our articles, interviews, and resources to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions for your remodeling and build-out endeavors.
Stay up to date with the trends, innovations, and insights that shape the world of construction. Discover valuable information, expert opinions, and emerging technologies that drive the remodeling and build-out industry forward. From new design techniques to sustainable practices, our curated content will expand your knowledge and inspire your own projects. Explore our articles, interviews, and resources to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions for your remodeling and build-out endeavors.
Industry
Planting A Cabinetree
Tenhulzen Residential welcomes Cabintree Works to the family. This Tenhulzen Residential and Cabintree Works union, creates control over a critical component of the remodeling process by “Planting a Cabinetree” custom cabinetry shop in house.
Forecast 2021
The building industry is finding itself on the precipice of a “boom shortage”. That is to say that a pent-up demand for remodeling, fueled by low interest rates and spending more time at home, will create a significant increase in home improvement projects this summer. At the same time, Covid-related sourcing, manufacturing and shipping restrictions will mean products will be in short supply.
Getting Back To Work
Starting with the first reported local COVID-19 case in January, our region has experienced unprecedented shut-downs of business activity. As the science and health communities continue to stress the importance of limiting the spread of this virus, government agencies are beginning the process of opening up lower risk private sector industries.
Costs On The Rise?
We’ve been tracking lumber, labor and fuel prices for the past several years as a trend indicator for residential construction costs. The dramatic drop in lumber over the past couple months, combined with a lagging and less significant drop at the pump suggests the best deals will be limited to the next several months.