Simpson completes Dura-Vent sale
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:55:00 -0400
Pleasanton, Calif.-based Simpson Manufacturing announced that on Aug. 31 it completed the sale of Simpson Dura-Vent to M&G Dura-Vent, a newly formed, wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of M&G Holding B.V.
Picketers linger at two ProBuild sites
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:40:00 -0400
Healthcare benefits top the list of an isolated labor dispute at two Chicagoland ProBuild locations. A one-day mediation session held on Aug. 24 was unsuccessful.
Arson suspected in Lowe’s Canada fires
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0400
A fire that tore through the roof of a LoweÕs store under construction in Waterloo, Ontario, on Aug. 31 is being investigated as arson.
Summit Materials makes two acquisitions
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:05:00 -0400
Summit Materials, a building materials company formed by the former CEO of Oldcastle, has announced two acquisitions to further build its platform of companies in Salt Lake City.
Beazer unveils first green model home near Indianapolis
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:10:00 -0400
Atlanta-based home builder Beazer Homes has debuted its high-performance, energy-efficient eSMART Green showcase home in Fishers, Ind., at South Avalon Estates, near Indianapolis.
Deere sells wind energy business
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:35:00 -0400
Moline, Ill.-based Deere & Co. has signed an agreement to sell John Deere Renewables, its wind energy business, to Exelon Generation Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon Corp.
Consumer Confidence bounces slightly in August
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:45:00 -0400
The Consumer Confidence Index increased slightly to 53.5 in August, up from 51.0 in July, but down from 54.1 in August 2009.
ABC Supply promotes 15 branch managers
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:50:00 -0400
The Beloit, Wis.-based distributor of roofing, siding, windows and other exterior building products has promoted 15 branch managers around the country to managing partners.
KB appoints new treasurer
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:00:00 -0400
Thad Johnson will be responsible for the care and custody of the company’s financial assets, as well as maintaining and developing its banking operations and relationships.
CertainTeed steps up solar efforts
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:10:00 -0400
Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Corp. has established a new services group and training program designed to assist roofing contractors to transition into the solar roofing market.
Hardware store profile: Wolfinger celebrates 90 years
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:30:00 -0400
Litchfield, Mich.-based Wolfinger Hardware was already going strong for 25 years in 1945 when Arnold Gerberding approached then-owner Weldon Wolfinger with the idea for Hardware Wholesalers Inc., now known as Do it Best Corp. In fact, Wolfinger had been talking to neighboring hardware store owners about forming a hardware co-op of his own.
Montana lumber mill gets alternative energy project
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:30:00 -0400
Stoltze Lumber, a family-owned lumber production facility in Northwest Montana, will participate in an alternative energy project utilizing algae, wood chips and methane gas.
Beazer executive faces fraud charges
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:25:00 -0400
Michael Rand faces 11 counts of fraud related to an alleged accounting conspiracy to manipulate Beazer's financial statements.
Harvard’s Joint Center makes appointment
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:20:00 -0400
Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies has hired Christopher Herbert, a nationally recognized expert in housing policy, markets, finance and urban development, as research director.
True Value moves closer to e-commerce
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:50:00 -0400
True Value will introduce e-commerce this fall, allowing customers to order online and pick up merchandise at the member's store.
Circular of the Week
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:45:00 -0400
Last week, Leeds, Ala.-based Marvin’s Building Materials and Home Centers held its Moonlight Madness Sale, which meant everything in the store was 10% off.
Carlsbad approves Lowe's and Palomar Commons
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:55:00 -0400
The Olympic Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., closed its doors for good in 2008. In its place will rise a 153,974-sq.-ft. Lowe's, the city announced last week.
Market Recap: RISI Crow's Construction Materials Cost Index
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:40:00 -0400
Sales to Asian markets over the past few weeks continued to bolster western SPF prices.
84 Lumber receives $15 million loan
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:05:00 -0400
The Fayette County Commissioners in Fayette County, Pa., approved a $15 million loan yesterday for 84 Lumber as part of a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program aimed at maintaining and creating jobs.
HD selects MasterBrand to supply Martha Stewart cabinets
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:20:00 -0400
Deerfield, Ill.-based Fortune brands, whose products range from whiskey to cabinets, announced its MasterBrand Cabinets have been selected as the supplier for the new Martha Stewart Living kitchens line launching at Home Depot in September.