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The average time needed to complete construction of a multifamily building after obtaining authorization edged down in 2024, according to the...

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October 5-11 is National Fire Prevention Week, an annual public outreach and awareness campaign by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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Rider Levett Bucknall’s biannual Crane Count shows the number of cranes in 16 major North American cities are down 44%, or by 8 cranes, when...

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The Department of Labor is providing phone numbers that stakeholders can use instead of agency websites during the federal government shutdown that...

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As September waned and gave way to autumn, North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices levelled off. 

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The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC has purchased (on behalf of its clients, who are unnamed) approximately 173,000 acres of timberland in Alabama,...

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In the fast-paced world of construction, foremen carry a heavy burden. They are the linchpins of their teams, responsible for ensuring that projects...

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Preston Feather and Barden Lumber have come together in a move that honors a shared past while building a stronger future.

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Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource” or the “Company”) announced two acquisitions in the Las Vegas area – Builder’s Door...

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Legislation reintroduced to Congress last month could help construction employers desperate for a reprieve from the labor shortage while also...

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The rate of open construction jobs dropped to its lowest point in nearly a decade, according to a Tuesday Bureau of Labor Statistics report,...

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SBCA’s BCMC & Framer Summit 2025 is over, and what a week it was! Over 1,700 attendees and exhibitors explored the largest exhibition floor since...

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