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 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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Mead Lumber announced it has acquired OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Guthrie, Oklahoma, from owner Bill VanSant on April 1, 2026. “We are excited to welcome OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware into the Mead Lumber family,” says …
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The number of open positions in construction was down in February, 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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Weyerhaeuser Distribution announced it has selected Gallatin, Tenn., for its 22nd distribution center, providing stronger access to specialty building products to LBM dealers in the southeast. This will be the company’s first distribution facility in Tennessee. “This expansion helps us …
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The Home Depot recently announced Franziska “Fran” Bell has been named executive vice president (EVP) and chief technology officer (CTO), effective April 6, 2026. As CTO, she will lead the strategy, development and alignment of technology, product management, data and …
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QXO announced it has completed its acquisition of Koriak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion, expanding QXO’s addressable market to more than $200 billion. “By acquiring Kodiak, we’re providing our customers with a wider range …
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Ward Lumber recently announced CEO Bryan Mellick will step back from his role to take on an advisory role as Josh Travis, current director of sales, will assume an interim role leading operations for the company. Ward Lumber is also …
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