James Hardie Industries recently announced plans to close manufacturing facilities in Fontana, California, and Summerville, South Carolina, in the next 60 days. “During the past several years, James Hardie has made significant investments in modernizing our manufacturing facilities to improve …
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Builder confidence decreased at the start of 2026 as affordability concerns continue to affect buyers and rising construction costs impact builders, according to an analysis from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Builder confidence in the market for newly build …
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According to a proprietary model recently developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services. In 2027, the industry will …
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In Q3 of 2025, the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Index (RMI) posted a reading of 64, increasing four points from Q2. While reasonably strong market conditions exist for most remodelers, the industry is continuing to experience rising costs and potential customer …
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Former board president of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Thomas (Tom) Green, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, just two days after celebrating his 86th birthday. In 1972, Tom purchased Mayer Hardware in Rochester, New York, …
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Prices for residential building materials continue to soar, according to the latest Producer Price Index release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. Price growth has been above 3.0% since June, despite …
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) released a statement from David French, executive vice president of government relations, following the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. “ORC continues to be a multifaceted problem, afflicting …
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Rilla, an AI-powered platform for field team performance, recently announced its new partnership with The Home Depot. Rilla will bring real-time coaching tools to Home Depot, enabling service and sales professionals to coach and develop their teams more effectively by …
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