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Construction Employment Slides in February Data

Construction lost 11,000 jobs in February as backlog softens and specialty trades see continued declines, ABC reports.
March 7, 2026
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Construction lost 11,000 jobs in February as backlog softens and specialty trades see continued declines.


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The Home Depot acquires SRS Distribution
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The Home Depot to Launch Real-Time Tracking for Pro Deliveries

Tool aims to improve job-site delivery timing
W&C Staff
March 6, 2026
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The Home Depot plans a real-time delivery tracker for large building materials, giving professional contractors minute-by-minute updates on truck locations and delivery timing.


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Distribution Shift

QXO Push Into Building Materials Expands Contractor Supply

Distributor continues acquisition push as industry consolidation reshapes construction supply channels.
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Tanja Kern
March 5, 2026
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QXO’s earnings matched expectations, but analysts say the real story is the company’s aggressive acquisition strategy and its growing role in the construction supply chain.


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Brandon Bosaz (left) and William Walker won first place in the 2025 PCI Design Precast competition. They presented their winning entry at the 2026 PCI Convention

University of Maryland Team Wins Design Precast

College architecture students explore innovative uses of architectural precast concrete enclosure systems in structural, sustainable, and artistic ways.
March 4, 2026
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Brandon Bosaz’s and William Walker’s plan for a precast living/learning community they called Innovation Innovillage captured the top prize in the second annual PCI Design Precast contest.


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Skilled Trades

Lowe’s Foundation Commits $10M to Skilled Trades Training

Grants to 15 nonprofits expand pre-apprenticeships, credentials and employer connections as demand grows for construction and skilled trades workers nationwide.
W&C Staff
March 4, 2026
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The Lowe’s Foundation is investing $10 million in nonprofits nationwide to expand hands-on training, credentials and career pathways for workers entering high-demand skilled trades.


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Jackson Professional Tools Celebrates 150 Years of the Iconic Blue Wheelbarrow

Flagship wheelbarrow brand launches anniversary sweepstakes, honoring generations of trade professionals.
March 4, 2026
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Flagship wheelbarrow brand launches anniversary sweepstakes, honoring generations of trade professionals.


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Women in Construction

84 Lumber Marks Women in Construction Week

Supplier spotlights female leaders, talent pipeline and industry outreach during WIC Week.
W&C Staff
March 3, 2026
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Supplier spotlights female leaders, talent pipeline and industry outreach during WIC Week.


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Membership Move

PEPA Adds QXO, Launches Distributor Category

Trade group expands membership structure
W&C Staff
March 3, 2026
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The Polymeric Exterior Products Association has added QXO as its first distributor member, launching a new membership category aimed at strengthening industry collaboration.


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Skills Ontario Invites Community to Connect at International Women’s Day Celebration

The community is invited to participate in the International Women’s Day Networking & Celebration Event hosted at the Frank Hasenfratz Centre for Excellence on March 5 from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm.
March 3, 2026
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Celebrating and connecting local tradeswomen with community members is the goal of an upcoming International Women’s Day event hosted by Skills Ontario.


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A picture of Nathan Kimmel's Carol Schary promoting Women in Construction week 2026

Carol Schary’s (Global) Industry Legacy

The president and owner of Nathan Kimmel leads a generational wall and ceiling supplier serving contractors worldwide.
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John Wyatt
March 3, 2026
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The president and owner of Nathan Kimmel leads a generational wall and ceiling supplier serving contractors worldwide.


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