Existing home sales edged up in April after reaching a nine-month low in March, but sales remained at historically low levels, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Elevated mortgage rates and inflation driven by the …
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rK MILES Acquires Varney & Smith Lumber Company
rK MILES recently announced it has acquired Varney & Smith Lumber Company, a lumberyard and building materials supplier located in Lisbon, N.H. “This is a good fit for both companies,” says Joe Miles, CEO of rk MILES. “Varney & Smith …
Read More »In Memoriam: Former Our Own Hardware CEO Jim Weyrens Sr.
James (Jim) Edward Weyrens Sr., former president and CEO of Our Own Hardware, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 9, 2026. Jim’s career began with Montgomery Ward and then Target as the sporting goods buyer. He later joined wholesaler …
Read More »SRS Distribution Completes Acquisition of Mingledorff’s
SRS Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of The Home Depot, announced it has completed the acquisition of Mingledorff’s, LLC, a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment. The agreement was previously announced on March 24, 2026. “The addition of Mingledorff’s represents another key …
Read More »SouthernCarlson Acquires W Construction Supply
SouthernCarlson announced it has acquired W Construction Supply, marking SoutherCarlson’s second add-on acquisition in three months since partnering with Truelink Capital. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “We’re thrilled to welcome W Construction Supply to SouthernCarlson,” says Andrei Militaru, …
Read More »U.S. Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Construction Sector Sees Gains
Job growth persisted in April despite elevated interest rates and rising geopolitical uncertainty related to the Iran conflict, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3% in April and wage growth accelerated, with …
Read More »Aubuchon Company to Acquire 8 F.L. Davis Ace Locations
The Aubuchon Company, announced it has entered into an agreement with Renae Estes and Caitlin Sartain, pursuant to which Aubuchon will acquire the assets and operations of eight F.L. Davis Ace locations in Arkansas. All stores will remain branded as …
Read More »TopBuild Reports Sales Growth Driven by 2025 Acquisitions
TopBuild Corp., an installer of insulation and commercial roofing and a specialty distributor of insulation and related building products to the construction industry in the U.S and Canada, released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a …
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