Improper fall protection was the most-cited OSHA violation in 2025. OSHA violations carry a financial penalty that the assessed company must pay. Last year, those penalties were $16,550 for each violation, as well as each day an employer fails to …
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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 …
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FastQuery AI, an AI-native operating platform for the home improvement and hardware industry, announced the appointment of Joe Bullock as chief executive officer. Bullock, who previously served as the company’s head of customer success, takes the helm during a period …
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Moving swiftly from nice-to-have to a must-have for independent retailers, an e-commerce site provides an additional channel to engage with customers and a path to other revenue streams. In the U.S. Census Bureau Quarterly Retail E Commerce Sales Report from …
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