Retail Construction Remains Steady: CoStar
While activity still trails earlier results, construction ticked up for the second quarter.
Mass Timber A Big Part of New Forest Service Museum — Of Course
The newly opened National Museum of Forest Service History in Missoula, MT uses timber to create its learning environment.
Boise Cascade and James Hardie Partner Up
The two companies will work together in the latest in an ongoing series of concentrations in the building trade.
New Houzz Survey Offers Some Encouraging News for Builders
The market for new construction still remains challenging but there are hopeful signs in this new study.
Could Kimberly-Clark’s Discovery Be a Windfall for Woodworkers?
The giant paper company’s development of an alternative to wood for its products may mean lower prices for building materials.
Mass Timber And the New Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library
Along with earthen walls, the mass timber structure on the new structure makes it look like “it’s always been there.” The 95,000-square-foot museum that just opened right outside of Medora, ND looks over the national park bearing the name of the 26th president. The use of natural materials makes it appear as part of the […]
New Study Shows Housing Prices Coming Down
The Realtor.com 2026 Forecast Midyear Update found home price growth is only 1.2 percent, effectively a decline in real terms. Even with modest price growth, the real estate firm had good news on housing prices as it sees things picking up in the second half of the year, given the resilience of the American economy. […]
In Canada, Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire
Wildfires are once again raging in Canada, impacting air quality but also lumber supplies for the North American market. The most immediate sign of the fires has been the effect on the atmosphere, creating smoke conditions in the northern United States. However, this year’s wildfires are once again destroying millions of acres of forest, a […]
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Home Depot Adds to Perks for its Pro Loyalty Program
In another sign that the big home improvement chain is focusing on builders, it said it would be adding partner rewards to the program. Both Depot and its chief competitor, Lowe’s, continue to try to build out their pro programs by adding more benefits to members and this addition of partner rewards by Depot is […]