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Mead Lumber and the Mead family celebrated a ribbon-cutting for the opening of the Mead Family Cancer Center at The Columbus Community Hospital on Oct. 22. Made possible by a gift from Bob Mead, Mead Lumber’s president and CEO from …

State-level employment data for September continued to show a mixed labor market, with job gains and losses split across the country, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. In September, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 23 …

Tractor Supply Company recently announced that Fahim Siddiqui will join the company as executive vice president, chief technology and digital officer, effective Oct. 26, 2026. Siddiqui will report to Hal Lawton, president and chief executive officer of Tractor Supply, and …

Single-family housing starts declined in September as builders faced higher financing and building material costs and ongoing labor shortages, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Overall housing starts decreased 5.2% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate …

Construction and design professionals are entering the last quarter of the year with improved expectations after mixed Q3 results, though cost pressures and client caution persist, according to Houzz Inc.’s Q4 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer. Following softer business activity …

The Home Depot Foundation recently announced it is increasing its total commitment to veteran causes to $1 billion by 2032. Across America, nearly 33,000 veterans experience homelessness on any given night, and over 2.75 million live in inadequate housing. To …

Tractor Supply Company released its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting a 5.1% net sales increase to $3.91 billion. Net sales for the company increased primarily due to new store openings, the acquisition of VIP Petcare and …

Deck Expo, the gathering for decking and outdoor living professionals, returns to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 17-19, 2026. In partnership with the North American Deck & Railing Association (NADRA), the three-day event connects …