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SBCA's second Open Quarterly Meeting (OQM) of 2026 brought component manufacturers, framers, suppliers, and industry leaders together in Bellevue,...

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SBCA has published two new technical documents which discuss impactful changes in the 2024 IRC and in ANSI/TPI 1-2022.

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Builder sentiment remains subdued as rising material costs, elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to strain the...

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Wholesale prices of goods used in residential construction rose in May as energy prices continued to climb.

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Inflation accelerated to a new three-year high in May, driven by continued increases in energy costs from the Iran war.

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The following was written by NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz in the most recent issue of his bi-weekly newsletter, Eye on the Economy.

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Canfor Corporation entered into an agreement with PinkWood Ltd. to purchase its I-joist business for $68 million, including working capital. Founded...

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Culpeper Wood Preservers has completed a multi-phase capital upgrade at its Elizabeth City, North Carolina treating facility and returned the plant...

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Construction is expected to begin in the first half of 2026, with the facility anticipated to begin sales in the first quarter of 2027.

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Violations include Disability Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Familial Status

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With the new direct-to-stud capability, HB One Backer CI can be installed directly to wood framing in designated non-shear wall sections, covering...

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The Milwaukee-area expansion beefs up capacity for drywall, steel, insulation and more.

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