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Articles Tagged with ''supply chain''

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New Canadian Tariffs Could Affect Wall and Ceiling Materials

New 50% tariffs could affect gypsum panels, cement and other Canadian imports used in wall and ceiling construction
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
July 24, 2026
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New tariffs on selected Canadian cement, gypsum panels, coatings and other materials could affect wall and ceiling contractors’ costs, bids and contracts.


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ABC Supply Interiors Expands in Mississippi

ABC Supply Interiors opens Tupelo branch, expanding service to contractors across Mississippi
W&C Staff
July 23, 2026
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New Tupelo location strengthens ABC Supply Interiors' reach in Mississippi and the Mid-South.


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Distributor News

ABC Supply Announces 2026 Managing Partners

Program highlights managers who set the standard for branch success
W&C Staff
July 16, 2026
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The program recognizes managers who set the standard for outstanding leadership and branch success.


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METALCON Expands Design District for Architects

New Design District sessions address carbon, codes, resilience and metal construction trends.
Fiona Maguire-O'Shea
Fiona Maguire-O'Shea
June 20, 2026
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METALCON's 2026 Design District links industry trends to practical metal design decisions.



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Materials Costs Hit Nearly 10% Annual Growth

Construction input prices climbed 9.6% year over year in May, driven by rising energy costs and continued increases in steel, copper and other tariff-sensitive materials.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
June 11, 2026
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Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.


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Data Centers
Legal Insights

Data Center Risks Amid Oil Price Volatility Issues

Legal expert Trent Cotney says contractors weigh escalation and data risks daily
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John Wyatt
May 27, 2026
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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains oil costs, data centers and contract exposure issues.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Targets Growth in Insulation and New Construction With TopBuild Deal

$17B acquisition expands QXO into insulation installation and contractor networks, highlighting growing convergence across insulation and waterproofing
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
April 24, 2026
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Analysts say the deal is less about scale and more about access to installers, jobsite data and a more connected approach to the building envelope.


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Construction Labor Gap Is a Pipeline Failure

Labor shortages persist as fewer entrants join the trades, forcing contractors to rethink pipelines.
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John Dorer
April 19, 2026
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Contractors face a 349K worker shortfall driven by weak entry-level pipelines, not hiring effort.


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Supplier News

Home Depot Supply Chain Advances Impact Project Delivery

Expanded distribution and smarter routing are improving delivery timing and reducing jobsite disruptions for interior trades.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
April 14, 2026
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Improved logistics and delivery precision are influencing construction timelines, costs, and coordination across interior projects.


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FMI: 2026 Construction Outlook Shows Uneven Gains

FMI forecasts flat construction activity with growth led by infrastructure and data centers.
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John Wyatt
April 10, 2026
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FMI Corp., a construction-focused consulting firm, warns of a fragmented 2026: modest growth, weak core sectors and rising data center demand reshaping contractors’ strategies.



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