October 8, 2025
NAHB Pushes Back Against New Lumber Tariffs
The latest round of duties on imported wood is creating a new level of uncertainty about the home building business going forward.
VIDEO – Are Hand Tools Going Extinct? – What is the role of hand tools on the modern jobsite, now and in the future
Home Depot Rolls Out New Digital Planning Tool for Contractors
The new digital platform is the latest initiative as the big home improvement chain continues to ramp up its pro business efforts.
Specialty Building Products’ OrePac Deal Latest Consolidation
The agreement to buy OrePac Building Products continues an industry trend of mergers and acquisitions around the country.
Floor & Decor Expands in the West
The specialty building products chain is opening its 29th California location with additional stores elsewhere in the country on tap as well.
Mass Timber Japan-Style
In what represents one of its first uses for a sports stadium, a Japanese soccer team is using mass timber for its new home.
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