Articles by Tanja Kern

At GMS Expo 2025, retired Army Ranger Matt Eversmann shared battlefield lessons on resilience, urging contractors to lead decisively when crises strike.

At GMS Expo 2025 in San Diego, NewEdge Wealth CIO Cameron Dawson spotlighted banking stability, labor shortages, housing pressures, and political risks impacting construction.  

The Trump Administration’s new Unified Agenda outlines changes at the Department of Labor, from heat safety requirements to independent contractor classification. For walls and ceilings professionals, the proposals may bring both opportunities and challenges—impacting project costs, workforce management, and day-to-day operations.

A new industry survey finds 92 percent of construction firms face hiring challenges, leading to delays, higher costs, and renewed calls for workforce and immigration reforms.

The New Democrat Coalition unveiled a border plan boosting security, expanding visas, and creating legal pathways for millions, challenging GOP to act on reform.

The Home Depot Foundation is committing $10 million to expand skilled trades education, including a $1 million Boys & Girls Clubs pilot introducing youth to construction careers.

L&W Supply opens its fifth Oregon location in Medford, led by promoted manager Isai Molina, expanding building materials access for Southern Oregon contractors.