Category: Wilson Lumber

If you make your living in the construction industry, you have no doubt been affected by the shortage of skilled labor across the nation. The lack of labor is not […]

When you think of technological advancements, your mind might automatically gravitate toward industries like cellular phones, automotive or electronics. To most people, the construction sector doesn’t generally seem like the […]

A couple of years ago a friend of mine was touring Wilson Lumber. He owns a similar company in California. After walking around a bit and taking in our culture […]

Selling building materials wasn’t initially what Wilson Lumber Director of Sales Josh Hendrickson sought to do with his life. The California-native moved to Huntsville, Ala. – aka, the Rocket City […]

When we sat down as a team to make plans for 2021 we asked ourselves: What do our customers tell us they need help with the most? The answer we […]

Over the past 20 years prefabricated roof trusses have become one of the most reliable and cost-effective wood framing options for builders and contractors. Today, prefabricated roof and floor trusses […]

A bottle of Coca-Cola at Wilson Lumber cost only 35 cents when Russ Wilson started working here circa 1989. He was just a kid back then, making a whopping $3.35 […]

In our contractor blog last month, we highlighted the importance of identifying and creating a unique competitive advantage that will set your company apart and stand out in a crowded […]

When it comes to sales and marketing, most home builders are concerned about 3 things: Attracting a greater share of the market. This means appealing to homeowners and home buyers […]

A Texas native, John Marshall has enjoyed a career that has taken him around the U.S. and the world, before landing him in the Rocket City of Huntsville, Ala., in […]