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The Lowe’s Foundation Commits $250 Million to the Trades

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The Lowe’s Foundation recently announced an expanded $250 million commitment to help train and develop 250,000 tradespeople by 2035 through its Gable Grants program. The announcement comes as Associated Builders and Contractors estimates that 349,000 net new construction are needed …

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Deckorators Acquires MoistureShield Assets

Deckorators acquires MoistureShield

Deckorators recently announced it has acquired the remaining operating assets for MoistureShield decking, a decking and outdoor living brand. “The addition of MoistureShield strengthens our ability to innovate and serve our customers,” says Ryan Kemp, executive vice president of Deckorators. …

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Construction Sector Leads Job Growth in March

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The U.S. labor market saw modest growth in March following a weak February, with a slight increase in payroll employment and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.3%, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Construction employment led job …

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Hillman Solutions Acquires Campbell Chain & Fittings

Hillman acquires Campbell

Hillman Solutions Corp. announced it has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings (“Campbell”) business, a premier manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain-related products, from Apex Tool Group, LLC. This acquisition expands Hillman’s position within the industrial MRO sector of the …

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Domestic Sourcing Shapes Buying Decisions, HIRI Study Finds

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As price pressures continue to shape the home improvement market, a significant share of U.S. homeowners factor product origin into their buying decisions. New data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shows that one in three homeowners considers whether a …

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