Canadian Lumber Market Finishes Up Year in Turmoil

Ever-changing trade policies with the U.S., a dismal housing market and subsequent mill closings continue to plague conditions. North American lumber production is reportedly at its lowest level in more than a decade, particularly in Canada, which supplies a large percentage of the wood the U.S. imports. After a year in which the Trump administration […]

QXO Looking to Hit $50 Billion Mark in Next Few Years

After a big acquisition year, the giant distributor looks to grow through both new deals and internal expansion. Speaking recently at the Economic Club of New York, company founder Brad Jacobs said that QXO’s acquisition earlier this year of Beacon Roofing Supply was just the first step in his goal to take the company to […]

Home Depot 2026 Forecast: No Rebound in Sight

In a presentation to investors, the big home improvement chain forecast only slight gains for the new year. The giant retailer said it expects same-store sales to be in the flat to plus-two-percent range in 2026, which is below what many analysts had been forecasting previously. Total sales growth projections were also off from estimates. […]

Houzz Focusing on Pro Sector with New Software Platform

The design and construction planning site has launched Contracts within its Houzz Pro section, geared towards contractors. The Houzz Pro Contracts tool allows professionals to create, send and finalize contracts for clients and subcontractors directly from the site, rather than using third-party applications.   “Contracts are the foundation of every project, yet managing them has […]

New Toronto Mass Timber Building Tallest in the City

At ten stories tall, the newly opened Limberlost Place structure sets a new precedent in Canada’s largest city. Up until 2022, mass timber buildings in Toronto could only rise six stories but Limberlost Place’s height represents a new standard for the city and the entire mass timber field. Located at the city’s George Brown College […]