Builders FirstSource recently announced it has acquired Precision Design and Trim, an installation business in Boise, Idaho. Precision Design and Trim provides high quality finish work for new home construction. “This acquisition expands our installation capabilities and strengthens our presence …
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Decks & Docks Acquires J&W Lumber
Decks & Docks Company, a specialty distributor of composite decking, recently announced it has acquired J&W Lumber, an outdoor building materials company based in Southern California. Following the acquisition, J&W owner Clyde Jennings will continue leading the company. “My dad, …
Read More »Single-Family Construction Declines Nationwide in Q1 2026, Multifamily Remains Resilient
Single-family home construction declined across all geographic regions in the first quarter of 2026 while multifamily construction grew in most areas, according to the NAHB’s Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), as economic uncertainty, high material costs and elevated interest rates …
Read More »Built Right: Helping Customers Navigate Deck Projects From Concept to Reality
When creating outdoor spaces, homeowners are not only building areas to gather and enjoy fresh air, but are making these spaces extensions of their home. According to the 2026 Outdoor Living Report from Deckorators, homeowners look for a balance of …
Read More »Renovate or Relocate? Sponsored by Quikrete
Sponsored by Quikrete According to the National Association of Home Builders, home prices have risen 53% since 2019, while median household income has increased by only 24% in the same time frame. This has lowered the percentage of first-time homebuyers, …
Read More »The Demographics Driving Today’s Renovation Market
More homeowners are choosing to remodel their homes instead of purchasing new ones as elevated mortgage rates and limited housing inventory continue to impact the U.S. housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 2024, an …
Read More »84 Lumber Recognized on Forbes’ Largest Family Business List
84 Lumber recently announced it has been recognized by Forbes on their America’s Largest Family Business list. The inaugural list ranks the 100 biggest family businesses in the country by revenue, with 84 Lumber ranking No. 89. “Being recognized by …
Read More »Products to Maximize a Compact Outdoor Space
According to the 2026 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report, homeowner preferences are trending towards smaller, more compact backyard spaces. The report found online searches for “small front yards” rose 79% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to Q1 …
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