Hancock Lumber recently announced that Matt Duprey has been promoted to chief white pine officer, effective immediately. This new role reflects both Duprey’s career journey and his continued impact on the company’s Eastern White Pine business and the industry at …
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The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in July, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down from three years ago due to …
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Single-family construction remained soft across most geographic areas in the second quarter of 2026, as rising building material costs, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on the industry. By contrast, multifamily construction strengthened in most regions, supported …
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Ace Hardware recently marked its 100th new store opening of 2026 and remains on pace to open more than 170 new stores by year-end. The growth reflects strong demand from existing Ace retailers expanding their businesses, independent operators converting to …
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Builders FirstSource announced it has acquired Gleckler and Sons Construction and Gleckler and Sons Building Supplies, which serve homebuilder customers in central, northeast and western Florida with residential framing services, roof and floor trusses, exterior doors, millwork and other building materials. The …
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Equip Exposition, the industry’s largest gathering for landscapers, contractors, dealers and outdoor power equipment manufacturers, announced the top 15 experiences and education opportunities attendees can expect at this year’s show held October 20 to 23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. …
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The Lowe’s Foundation recently launched the Building Futures Skilled Trades Coalition, an initiative to help train and develop one million people for skilled trades careers by 2035. The national alliance is backed by over 75 American educators, businesses, workforce organizations, industry …
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Toolbx, the order-to-cash platform for independent building-supply dealers, announced it has launched AI Order Entry. The tool takes material lists and purchase orders customers and sales reps send in, matches every line to the dealer’s own catalog and pushes the …
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