The Lumber Word Talks Insights, September Lumber Futures, & BCMC

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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.

This week, we’re calling our shot on just how low September Lumber Futures could go—and why a cash market adjustment may be right behind it. If you’re buying, selling, or negotiating in the next 30 days, you’ll want to hear this.

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