EP 184: How Random Lengths Really Reports the Lumber Market — Mary Hansen
What goes into a Random Lengths lumber price assessment?
Mary Hansen of Fastmarkets Random Lengths joins The Lumber Word for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the methodology behind lumber market reporting. Mary explains the difference between a reporter and an economist, how market information is gathered through multiple channels, why confirmed transactions carry weight, and how volume, timing and market context factor into an assessment.
We also dig into some of the Random Lengths data and tools subscribers may not realize they're already getting — including European 2x4's; spruce…
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