The Lumber Word Talks Insights, September Lumber Futures, & BCMC
Originally Published by: The Lumber Word — August 14, 2025
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SBCA Editor's Note: The Lumber Word by Ashley Boeckholt brings guest Chris Beard onto the podcast to gain his insights, where Chris also shares that he'll be a speaker at BCMC 2025 in Omaha, NE, September 29-October 3. SBCA is excited to have Chris present a BCMC Education Session.
Learn more at www.bcmcshow.com/event/education-sessions.
We’re also joined by returning guest Chris Beard from John Burns Research & Consulting, with sharp insights on builders powering through price swings, the rise of build-to-rent, and SYP–SPF species swaps. Packed with market moves, builder intel, and trading tips you can use now.
The Lumber Word Contacts:
Guest Chris Beard: chrisbeard@jbrec.com
Gregg Riley: gregg@sitkainc.com
Charles DeLaTorre: cdelatorre@ifpwood.com
Matt Beymer: mattbeyer@hamptonlumber.com
Ashley Boeckholt: ashley@sitkainc.com