Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Construction Industry
The U.S. construction industry is staring down one of its most severe challenges in decades: a deepening labor shortage that threatens to stall housing development, infrastructure projects, and economic growth. As a lumber supplier serving builders, contractors, and remodelers across the region, we've seen firsthand how workforce gaps delay projects, drive up costs, and limit what our customers...
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Tagged:tradesmen, skilled trades
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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History
In recognition of America 250—the nation's semiquincentennial marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence in 1776—it's a perfect moment to celebrate the skilled hands that literally built the foundations of the United States. While political leaders drafted documents and generals led armies, carpenters and master builders constructed the homes, halls, churches, and public buildings...
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Tagged:lumber, Pennsylvania, tradesmen, history, nostalgia, skilled trades, America 250
Posted on Monday, February 16, 2026
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History
This Presidents' Day 2026, we’re celebrating not only our great presidents, but also America’s 250th anniversary — the Semiquincentennial of the nation our forests helped build. From the very first settlements to the homes, barns, and bridges that followed, American lumber has been part of the story.Here are a few fun (and real) presidential ties to the lumber industry from Presidents...
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Tagged:America 250
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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History
As America marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, it's a fitting time to reflect on the foundational elements that built this nation—quite literally. From the earliest colonial settlements to the towering skyscrapers of today, lumber has been at the heart of American progress. Here at A.D. Moyer, we've been part of Pennsylvania's rich lumber and building story for generations, supplying quality...
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Tagged:lumber, Pennsylvania, history, nostalgia, America 250
Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Construction Industry
In an era dominated by college-prep curricula and standardized testing, many high school students graduate without ever touching a tool, building a project, or learning a practical trade. Shop class—once a staple of American education, teaching skills like woodworking, welding, auto repair, and metalworking—has largely vanished from schools. But as labor shortages plague the trades and questions...
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Tagged:installer, contractor, home improvement, local economy, small business, remodel, hiring, personnel, employment, tradesmen, jobs, skilled trades
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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Local Economy
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Kitchen and Bath
Construction is more than just building structures—it’s about creating spaces that reflect the heart and soul of a community. Cultural traditions, including regional culinary practices, offer a rich source of inspiration for community-building projects and unique design elements in homes and public spaces. By weaving these traditions into construction, we not only celebrate heritage but...
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Tagged:home improvement, Pennsylvania, remodel, kitchens