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Inflation eased to an eight-month low in January, confirming a continued downward trend.

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The U.S. labor market began 2026 at a surprisingly strong pace, while newly released benchmark revisions show that job growth in 2025 was...

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Fear of AI might be driving the shift. A different survey last year found fewer than 40% of Gen Zers had an interest in the trades.

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SBCA is proud to share its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of growth, advocacy, innovation, and meaningful member impact.

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Forisk Consulting recently released its annual list of Top 10 North American and U.S. Lumber Producers in 2025. Forisk distills the list from...

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Sumitomo Forestry will acquire Tri Pointe Homes, the No. 15 company on the 2025 Builder 100 list, in an all-cash transaction valued at $4.5 billion.

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Several major lumber and building products manufacturers, including Interfor, West Fraser, and Simpson Manufacturing, have released their fourth...

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Interfor Corporation (“Interfor” or the “Company”) recorded a net loss in Q4’25 of $104.6 million, or $1.59 per share, compared to a net loss of...

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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (“West Fraser” or the “Company”) reported the fourth quarter results of 2025 (“Q4-25”). All dollar amounts in this news...

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California-based Simpson Manufacturing has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, which paints a mostly bright...

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BeLit, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Morris to the role of Director of Business Development, effective January 2026. Dan...

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IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) today reported its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

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