USMCA July Deadline Likely to be Missed
Adding to the uncertainties surrounding trade amongst the US, Mexico and Canada is the forecast that a new agreement is unlikely once the current one expires. The deadline for renewing the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement — the successor to the better-known NAFTA — is July 1, but Bloomberg reports that according to those close to the situation, […]
Berkshire Hathaway Doubles Down on its Home Business
Its acquisition of Taylor Morrison Home shows it believes the housing market will come back. It’s just not saying when. Under legendary leader Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway invested modestly in the home and home furnishings industry so industry observers wondered if his successor Greg Abel would continue along the same path. Last month he did. […]
New Smith College Student Hub Latest Mass Timber Building
Mixing in glass and brick, the building fits into the school’s master plan for slashing its carbon footprint.
Lumber and Building Supplies Hit By Another Wave of Pricing Pressure
First it was inflation, then supply chain issues and then tariffs. Now the war in Iran is the latest external factor to hit material costs.
Ace Latest Retailer to Get in on AI Assistants for Staff
It’s becoming more prevalent throughout all of retailing, especially in the building sector as Ace rolls out its new program.
Luxury Builder Says These are the 5 Things His Customers Want
The high end of the building market has its own set of demands says the “Billionaire’s Builder.”
Home Depot & Lowe’s Continue Pro Focus
There’s never been a better time to be a pro customer at the two home improvement giants.
Canadian Province Sets 10-Year Forestry ‘Roadmap’
As tensions continue in the trade battle between the U.S. and Canada, Ontario is taking a pro-active stance in planning.
Ace Hardware Sued for Data Practices
A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses the big retail co-op of using its system for fixing prices.
UPS, FedEx and DHL Say They Will Reimburse Customers for Illegal Tariffs
As the federal government begins to issue refunds to companies impacted by the now-overturned tariffs, the big shipping companies are expected to reimburse their customers.