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Business, Equipment, Private, Top 100

Lowe’s ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøs In on Professional Customers in $1.3 Billion Deal

Lowe’s has agreed to buy an interior services provider for around $1.3 billion, the retailer’s latest effort to expand its footprint with professional contractors amid a soft housing market.

April 15, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøbuilder Sentiment Extends Record Decline to 12 Months

U.S. homebuilder sentiment fell every month in 2022, sinking in December to a level not seen in more than a decade outside of the pandemic amid elevated mortgage rates and high construction costs.

December 19, 2022
Government, Business

Fewer ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøs Being Built With ‘Challenging’ 2023 Ahead

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøbuilders have pumped the brakes on new single-family home construction this year, a trend that’s likely to extend into 2023, according to several forecasts.

December 8, 2022
Government, Business

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Construction Rebounds a Strong 11.8% in November

New home construction in the U.S. rebounded 11.8% in November as strong demand continues to boost builder confidence even with the slower winter season approaching.

December 16, 2021
Business, Equipment, Logistics

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Depot Is Investing to Keep Contractors Happy

Inside an expansive and noisy distribution center just east of Atlanta, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Depot Inc. is trying to solve a problem that’s plaguing its stores: large orders from pro shoppers.

December 2, 2021
Business

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Construction Dips 0.7% in October

Construction of new homes in the U.S. fell 0.7% in October, but a big jump in the number of permits last month points to anticipation by builders that supply chain problems that have dogged them for much of the year will soon ease.

November 17, 2021
Business, Logistics

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Depot Sales Gain Shows Americans Keep Fixing Up Houses

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Depot Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results in the third quarter, a sign that increased North American spending on home improvement continues to stretch through the pandemic.

November 16, 2021
Government, Business

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Construction Declines 1.6% in September

SILVER SPRING, Md. — ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø construction fell 1.6% in September as builders continue to be tripped up by supply chain bottlenecks.

October 19, 2021
Government, Business

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Construction Rebounds in March

WASHINGTON — U.S. housing construction rebounded strongly in March with home builders recovering from an unusually frigid February that shut down projects.

April 16, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

US Housing Starts Surge by Most Since 2016, Permits Climb

U.S. home construction starts increased in July by more than forecast and applications to build surged by the most in three decades, indicating builders are responding to robust housing demand fueled by record-low interest rates.

August 18, 2020