Women’s employment in construction has seen a slight increase from 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The share of all women in construction increased from 12.5% in 2016 to 14.3% in 2024. With the number of women on …

Technology can make almost all facets of work and life easier. Recently, Festool announced its newest technological innovation, the ExoActive exoskeleton, which supports users under the arm, taking the effort out of strenuous work on walls and ceilings. As more …

Duct Tape (SPONSORED) DEWALT Ultra-Tough Duct Tape was designed to tackle the toughest applications. It’s strong woven cloth/poly backing provides greater strength than the typical duct tape. The ultra-strong adhesive provides superior adhesion to both smooth and rough surfaces and …

Earlier this week, Valspar announced its 2025 Color of the Year: Encore (available at Lowe’s) and Epic Adventure (available at independent home improvement stores). To learn more about this bold color selection and for more on the strategy behind selecting a color …

Bliffert Lumber announced the promotion of Josh Brown to chief operating officer, marking a new milestone in his 23-year career with the company.  Brown joined Bliffert Lumber in 2001, working at the lumber counter at the Morgan Avenue location. Since …

Retail sales data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows consumers continued to increase their spending in July while the growth of the economy is moderating, says Jack Kleinhenz, National Retail Federation chief economist. Retail trade sales were up 1.1% …

Festool announced a groundbreaking tool setting new standards for overhead tasks. The ExoActive exoskeleton supports users under the arm, taking effort out of strenuous work on walls or ceilings. It will be available starting Sept. 12, retailing at $3,495. “We …

Leviton announced the appointment of two new chief operating officers (COO) to better align its resources with the company’s strategy and future growth. Effective immediately, Bob Becker is promoted to COO of electrical and Ross Goldman is promoted to COO …