Home Hardware Stores Limited recently announced it has acquired Lumberworld in Victoria, British Columbia, expanding its presence on Vancouver Island. Recently purchased by Central Builders Group, the store will operate as Central Builders Lumberworld. “Choosing the right partner for our …
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FastenMaster Introduces New Marine-Grade Structural Fastener
FastenMaster, a division of OMG Building Products, has introduced the MarineLOK fastener, a heavy duty 316 stainless steel structural screw suitable for use within 1,000 feet of saltwater. The MarineLOK fastener includes three technologies: a sharp type-17 point, serrated cutting …
Read More »Construction and Design Pros Maintain Optimism for Q3 2026, Houzz Report Reveals
Houzz recently released the Q3 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer, revealing sentiment among construction and design professionals entering the third quarter of the year. Pros are approaching the second half of 2026 with optimism despite ongoing economic pressures, according …
Read More »Sunshine Ace Hardware Launches Miracle Bucket Campaign for Children’s Miracle Network
Sunshine Ace Hardware recently announced 16 Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware stores across Southwest Florida are hosting a three-day Miracle Bucket Sale to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network. From Aug. 7-9, customers can donate $5 or …
Read More »SBSI Announces Key Leadership Promotions
Southeast Building Supply Interests (SBSI) recently announced several organizational leadership promotions in the company. Rob Eaton will continue providing sales and operational leadership for Alpha Building Supply in Montgomery, Alabama, and Buettner Brothers Lumber Company in Cullman, Alabama. In addition, …
Read More »Multifamily Growth Drives June Housing Starts
Overall housing starts rose in June driven by strong multifamily growth, while single-family production remained slow as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and persistent labor shortages continued to weigh on the market, according to the NAHB. Overall housing starts …
Read More »Arrow Tool Group Named Diamond Sponsor for 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Arrow Tool Group announced it will serve as a Diamond Sponsor, contributing to bringing the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from its home state of Idaho to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The tree’s journey is made possible …
Read More »Persistent Affordability Concerns Drive Builder Confidence Lower in July
Economic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices, high land costs and elevated mortgage rates forced builder sentiment downward in July. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 34 in …
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