Residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose 0.2% in August and were up 5.1% from a year ago, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Energy prices rose sharply in August, as prices for energy inputs …

QXO president of lumber and building materials and co-founder of Kodiak Building Partners, Steve Swinney, recently announced in a LinkedIn post he is stepping away from the company after nearly 20 years in the building products distribution industry. The announcement …

ABC Supply Co., Inc. recently announced chief executive officer Keith Rozolis plans to retire effective Dec. 31, 2026. As part of the company’s leadership succession plan, president and chief operating officer Mike Jost has been appointed chief executive officer effective …

This year’s extended peak season is continuing, with a final bump expected this month that could push September just over the line to be the busiest month of the year for import volume at the nation’s major container ports, according …

Valspar announced Cottage Door 8004-38E as its 2027 Color of the Year. This mid-tone neutral blue paint color blends warm and cool undertones. “Cottage Door celebrates the unique beauty inside us all,” says Sue Kim, director of color marketing at …

Krylon® has announced its 2026 Fall Color Collection, a palette inspired by younger generations’ renewed interest in nostalgic aesthetics and experiences. “For Fall 2026, nostalgia isn’t about recreating the past—it’s about reimagining it,” says Lisbeth Parada, Krylon color marketing manager. …

Home Hardware’s BeautiTone has named ‘Rosewater’ (TR27-2-1) its 2027 Color of the Year. The soft, radiant pink balances comfort with sophistication, offering a fresh take on creating calm, lived-in spaces. ‘Rosewater’ marks a shift from the deeper, moodier hues of recent …

Siwek Lumber announced Dave Siwek, 3rd-generation owner, has officially retired from daily business operations. Fourth-generation family members Samantha Siwek and Jason Pranghofer will take over operations as chief administrative officer and CEO, respectively. The company released a statement as part …