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Dave Anderson to assume the position of President & CEO of Mead Lumber headquartered in Columbus, Nebraska.

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The US LBM Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by leading specialty building materials distributor US LBM, has donated more than $75,000 to veteran organizations this year in support of mortgage-free and specially adapted smart homes for injured veterans. 

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA generally recommends that employers encourage workers to wear cloth face coverings at work to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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Single-family starts experienced continued gains in October, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Census Bureau. Single-family construction is up 8.6% year-to-date, with notable gains in 2020 for the Midwest and other lower-density markets.

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The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HD Supply Holdings, Inc., a leading national distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products in the multifamily and hospitality end markets.

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Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today introduced the Strong-Drive® WSVF subfloor screw approved for use with fire-retardant-treated lumber.

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Builders FirstSource and BMC reported that they have cleared preliminary government approval for a proposed super merger.

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Let’s discuss how these support posts or columns are installed in a typical home and then you’ll start to appreciate what’s involved in moving one.

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Record-low mortgage rates were not enough to offset inventory shortages and rising home prices as housing affordability continued to decline in the third quarter of 2020, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).

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Nation’s Best, a rapidly growing home improvement company, announces their acquisition of Connolly’s Do it Best Hardware & Rental, with five locations in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd. today announced that through its Honsador Group of Companies (together with all subsidiary, affiliate or nominee entities) has acquired the truss design and manufacturing plant and related equipment and business, formerly owned by Vickers Island Truss, Ltd.. 

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84 Lumber has hit a corporate milestone and reached record sales of $4 billion for the first time in the pro dealer’s history.

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US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Bain Capital Private Equity to acquire a majority stake in the company.

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The U.S. Department of Labor reports the veteran unemployment rate stands at 5.9 percent, down from 6.8 percent last month.

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MaterialsXchange (MX), the Chicago-based B2B E-commerce platform for lumber and wood products has expanded its sales team by adding industry veteran Dave Gaudreau to its organization.