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 …
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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 …
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MAX USA Corp. announced it has been named a 2026 ACDI Circle of Excellence winner, recognizing the company’s commitment to innovation, quality and performance in the concrete and reinforcing construction industry. This recognition shows MAX USA Corp.’s dedication to developing …
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Benjamin Moore announced its Color of the Year 2027 as Webster Green HC-130. “For 2027, our focus centered on the green color family. When we looked across the past, present and future of color trends, variations on green consistently demonstrated …
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The Consumer Price Index increased 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in September after rising 0.4% in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.7% before seasonal adjustment. …
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Existing home sales rose after three months of declines as improved inventory gave buyers more negotiating power, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). As buyers wait for rate relief, homes are sitting on the …
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ABC Supply has announced that Tom Kuchan, northeast region vice president, will retire at the end of the year following a career spanning four decades in the building materials industry. Steve Money has been appointed Northeast region vice president and …
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Wing and Walmart announced they are expanding their drone delivery service to Denver and Seattle metros in 2027, bringing fast, reliable and convenient home delivery of thousands of Walmart items to nearly 20 major U.S. metros. To date, the growing …
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