The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in April according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down significantly from three years ago due …
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Builders FirstSource recently announced it has acquired Precision Design and Trim, an installation business in Boise, Idaho. Precision Design and Trim provides high quality finish work for new home construction. “This acquisition expands our installation capabilities and strengthens our presence …
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Decks & Docks Company, a specialty distributor of composite decking, recently announced it has acquired J&W Lumber, an outdoor building materials company based in Southern California. Following the acquisition, J&W owner Clyde Jennings will continue leading the company. “My dad, …
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Single-family home construction declined across all geographic regions in the first quarter of 2026 while multifamily construction grew in most areas, according to the NAHB’s Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), as economic uncertainty, high material costs and elevated interest rates …
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The Home Depot continues to expand its presence in professional building materials distribution through SRS Distribution, which it acquired in 2024, using acquisitions to add regional operators and expand coverage. SRS Distribution announced it has acquired the commercial roofing division …
Read More »Looking at how fellow independent home improvement operations perform throughout the year gives retailers in the channel a benchmark for improving their own operations. Since 2022, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has partnered with The Farnsworth Group …
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Research from The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) suggests opportunities for independent retailers supplying materials for decking projects are evolving. Success now depends less on simple availability and more on how well retailers respond to a more deliberate and assurance-seeking …
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Celebrating its 20th year honoring trailblazing retailers in the channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has named its 2026 Top Guns Awards honorees, including Jason Blair, CEO of TAL Building Centers, based in the Pacific Northwest. “Top …
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