The Inspired Home Show, the landmark event that unites top retailers, suppliers and industry professionals to discover what’s new and next, will take place at Chicago’s McCormick Place March 9–11, 2027, for its 127th year. Organized by the International Housewares …
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Builders FirstSource Raises $1.6 Million for Blood Cancer United
Builders FirstSource recently announced that its 2026 charity event raised approximately $1.6 million for Blood Cancer United. This marks the 20th year of the Builders FirstSource partnership with Blood Cancer United, which has helped raise more than $19 million for …
Read More »Mead Lumber Celebrates Mead Family Cancer Center Opening
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 …
Read More »State-Level Construction Employment Posts Gains in September
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 …
Read More »Tractor Supply Company Appoints New Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Digital Officer
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 …
Read More »DIY CON Brings New Experience to Home Improvement Industry
The inaugural DIY CON, taking place from Nov. 6-8, 2026 in Dallas, is set to bring together HGTV stars, top DIY creators, woodworking experts, home improvement innovators, makers and creative entrepreneurs for three days of inspiration, education and hands-on learning. …
Read More »Single-Family Housing Starts Down in September
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 …
Read More »Construction and Design Industry Sees Rebound and Optimism in Q4
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 …
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