The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from three years ago due to …
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spoga+gafa 2026 saw success in Cologne from June 22 to 24, 2026 with high international participation, the creation of strong business connections and a positive response to new formats. Driven by very positive feedback, changing supply and ordering cycles and …
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QXO, Inc. and TopBuild Corp. recently announced that stockholders of both companies overwhelmingly approved all proposals required for QXO to complete its acquisition of TopBuild at the companies’ respective Special Meetings. Approximately 99% of the votes cast at QXO’s Special …
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Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has unanimously appointed Jesse G. Singh as chief executive officer and to the board of directors, effective June 29. Singh brings over three decades of leadership experience across building …
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The Consumer Confidence Index from The Conference Board rose by 0.6 points in June to 91.2, up from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, fell …
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released a new guide on financing missing middle housing, designed to help builders, developers and lenders better understand why these products often struggle to secure financing and what can be done to …
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Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging affordability conditions, according to an analysis from the NAHB. Sales of newly built single-family …
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The summer of 2026 is packed with celebrations expected to give retailers a boost as consumers spend on travel, sporting events, community gatherings and holidays, according to a new economic outlook from the National Retail Federation (NRF). In its latest …
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