Industry News
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Rising mortgage rates reduce housing affordability to lowest level in index history
By Jack Bjorklund / November 9, 2023Rising mortgage rates, higher construction costs, and limited current availability all contributed to housing affordability reaching its lowest level in more than a decade in the third quarter of...
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NAHB Members Host Exciting Career Fairs Nationwide
By Daniel Moore / November 8, 2023Throughout Careers in Construction Month in October, HBAs and members led high-impact events and dynamic discussions to highlight the value of the skilled trades. National Association of Home Builders...
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PCL Construction’s Solar Division Secures Over $1 Billion in New Projects
By Owen Everett / October 19, 2023PCL Construction has secured over $1 billion in new solar projects for 2023, expanding its sustainable energy footprint across the United States, Canada, and Australia. PCL Solar continues to...
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PRO-DIG and Dirt Dog Manufacturing have been acquired by Consolidated Equipment Group
By Bobby Craig / October 17, 2023Consolidated Equipment Group, LLC (“CEG”), based in Alexandria, Minnesota, is a portfolio company of Dominus Capital, L.P. (“Dominus”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of PRO-DIG, LLC (“PRO-DIG USA”,...
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Trumark Homes Expands Western United States Operations with Purchase of Wathen Castanos Homes
By Phil Garcia / October 12, 2023Trumark Homes, an award-winning home builder with divisions in California and Colorado, announced the acquisition of Wathen Castanos Homes to expand its presence in Central California. This expansion is...
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Zoom Drain Opens New Franchise Location in Indianapolis
By Alex Matthews / October 9, 2023Zoom Drain, a leading provider of drain and sewer services, opened its newest franchise on September 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Zoom Drain of Indianapolis, located at 208 Gradle Dr...
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Holcim US Aggregates Operations Recognized for Community and Environmental Excellence
By Chris Gordon / October 5, 2023National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), the leading voice and advocate of the aggregates sector, recently celebrated Holcim US aggregates operations in Massachusetts, Illinois, West Virginia, Minnesota and...
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Cameron Ashley collaborates with Roseburg Forest Products on Louisiana Distribution
By Owen Everett / September 27, 2023Cameron Ashley Building Products (Cameron Ashley) announced a distribution agreement with Roseburg Forest Products, a leading manufacturer of sustainable wood products, on September 25. Cameron Ashley’s three Louisiana distribution...
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Construction Employment Sees Nearly 3% Increase Since August 2022
By Jack Bjorklund / September 25, 2023Nonfarm payroll employment climbed in 33 states and the District of Columbia in August, while it decreased in 17 states. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm...
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GAF Energy Opens Kansas City Sales and Client Operations Center
By Daniel Moore / September 21, 2023GAF Energy, the top provider of solar roofing in North America and a Standard Industries subsidiary, is building a new sales and customer operations center in Kansas City, Missouri....