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A Lawrence, Kan., man’s discovery of a grenade behind a wall during home renovations prompted a temporary evacuation, but bomb experts later confirmed it was non-lethal and safely removed it.

Economist Alex Chausovsky of The Bundy Group took the keynote stage at METALCON 2025 with a clear message: America’s economy is strong, but complacency is its biggest risk.

Ames Tools Corporation expands its Suwanee, Ga., facility with a new training center, providing hands-on programs and specialty tools to support contractors and underserved trades.

Holcim will acquire German wall systems maker Xella for $2.16 billion, adding leading insulation brands Ytong, Silka, Hebel and Multipor.

The U.S. Department of Labor is investing $86 million in workforce training across 14 states to strengthen domestic industries and prepare workers for high-demand trades.

Borzillo passed away on Oct. 11, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving behind a transformative legacy that continues to shape the steel and metal building industries worldwide.

STACK and Velixo unveil an integration that connects estimating and financial data for faster, smarter construction decisions.

Case Engineering partnered with Trileaf to deliver structural design solutions for converting a former Chase Bank into a new Anytime Fitness in San Diego, featuring a 2,400-square-foot mezzanine that expands the gym’s workout space.

From 1992 until 2018, Hoskins served as president of Truco Inc., a business founded in 1978 by his father, Richard, and his uncles, Terry and Ken.

The National Association of Realtors’ 2025 Residential Sustainability Report shows record-high consumer interest in energy-efficient homes, with realtors noting growing demand, greater awareness, and opportunities to better leverage green data and valuation practices.