The Home Depot recently issued its look back over the past year of events, which officials said was “defined by growth and community investment.” In…
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Metabo HPT Launches “Bring Back Shop Class” Campaign
As America faces a growing shortage of skilled labor, power tool manufacturer Metabo HPT, a KOKI Group brand, has launched “Bring Back Shop Class,” a…
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My Stepson Has a Great Career in Skilled Trades. And We Sure Are Proud of Him.
I saw a post a few months back by Tim Widner of Lippert Components expressing his frustration with a lack of appreciation for those seeking…
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84 Lumber, LP Building Solutions Partner with ‘The Mexican Carpenter’ to Inspire the Next Generation
84 Lumber and LP Building Solutions (LP) have announced a partnership with David Parraguirre, also known as “The Mexican Carpenter” on social media, in honor…
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What Does the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Mean for the Door and Window Market?
A proposed budget reconciliation bill—dubbed the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Act—is moving swiftly through Congress, having passed the Senate and now sitting before the House…
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Slight Optimism for Single-Family Starts as Remodeling Looks Poised for Growth
Economists speaking at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas last week pointed to conflicting market conditions, such as policy moves in the areas…
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RESCON Outlines Steps to Boost Number of Construction Skilled Trades
Government programs and supports, advertising potential opportunities, and focusing on retention are three sources construction employers can lean on to recruit workers for skilled trades,…