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The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) 2026 Home Improvement Insights Summit hosted home improvement leaders and professionals to glean insights from the most pressing industry data in Minneapolis from Sept. 29-30, 2026. The Summit focused its sessions on five key …

ECI Software Solutions (ECI) recently announced the appointment of Ron Books as chief executive officer, effective October 26, 2026. Books, who previously served as ECI’s CEO from 2009 to 2021, returns to lead the company as Trevor Gruenewald retires from …

Following its annual review, the U.S. Department of Commerce lowered antidumping and countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports from about 35.16% to 24.75%, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Last year, the agency began its seventh …

The price of goods used in new residential construction (including energy) was up 1.8% in September and up 9.7% from last year, while the price of services was up 2.2% over the month and up 11.3% from last year, according …

The Kansas Chamber of Commerce recently presented Blish-Mize with its 2026 Ad Astra Award. Announced at the chamber’s annual dinner in March, this award recognizes Kansas businesses whose leadership, innovation and impact have helped move the state forward. “We are …

R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. announced the acquisition of White Mountain Lumber in Green River, Wyoming, effective October 17, 2026. The acquisition brings together two family-owned businesses, strengthening R.P. Lumber’s growing presence in Wyoming and northeastern Utah. Founded in 1990, White …

Labor shortages in the homebuilding industry are becoming more widespread, according to recent results from the September 2026 NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) survey. The survey asked builders about shortages in 16 specific trades. The percentage of builders reporting …

Walmart recently announced in a letter to employees the company plans to offer coverage for over 250 prescription medications, including GLP-1s for diabetes, for its employees in 2027. New benefits will also be added for employees being evaluated or diagnosed …