Westlake Corporation announced that Westlake Epoxy will collaborate with Alpha Recyclage Composites to support them in scaling up the recycling capacity for carbon fiber composite materials. This collaboration will provide support to Westlake’s composite customers in their development of improved circular options for both production (scrap or off spec composite materials that otherwise become waste) […]
Statistics Canada: Building Permits, April 2025
In April, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $829.6 million (-6.6%) to $11.7 billion. British Columbia (-$1.2 billion) led this decrease in construction intentions, which was mitigated by Ontario (+$299.3 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in April fell by 6.6% from the previous month and by 16.4% […]
RONA Stands Out Thanks to its Marketing Initiatives
The company and its creative agency Sid Lee were honored at Strategy Magazine’s “Marketing Awards” gala and at the awards ceremony for the Idéa competition powered by the A2C in collaboration with the SDGQ Last week, RONA Inc., a leader in the Canadian home improvement sector, operating and serving some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, […]
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 12.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 6, 2025. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the Memorial Day holiday. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 12.5 percent on a seasonally […]
Johannes Bergmann Appointed as Head of Group Communications
This decision marks an important step in the further development of corporate communications and strengthens the strategic focus on transparent, consistent, and impactful communication both internally and externally Johannes Bergmann has been with the company since June 2024 and brings extensive experience in positioning, strategic communication, and stakeholder management. In his new role, he will […]
AZEK Exteriors Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation with a Legacy of High-Performance, Low-Maintenance Building Solutions
Nationwide photo contest invites contractors, architects, builders, remodelers and homeowners to showcase transformations using AZEK’s trusted, high-performance products The AZEK Company Inc. (“AZEK” or the “Company”), the industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech® Decking and Railing, AZEK® and Versatex® Trim, and StruXure® pergolas, proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of AZEK® Trim and a legacy […]
Madison’s Reporter: Lean Inventories Send Lumber Prices Slightly Higher
Traders reported marginally better demand for Spruce-Pine-Fir after the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Sales of Southern yellow pine meanwhile continued to languish. In the week ending May 30, 2025, the price of benchmark softwood lumber item Western Spruce-Pine-Fir 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$450 mfbm. This is up +$6, 0r +1%,from the previous week when […]
Ashley Opens Largest Store in Las Vegas
Brand’s Newly Designed Store Features Most Expansive Product Lineup Ashley, North America’s largest furniture store brand, announces the grand opening of its newest location: Ashley at The Curve, located at 6555 S Riley St. in Las Vegas. Boasting an 88,000-square-foot, two-story showroom and a 218,000-square-foot, two-story warehouse, this location spans 57,000 square feet more than the average […]
ABC: Contractors’ Backlog Falls Sharply in May
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.1 months since May 2024. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. While the South maintains the longest backlog […]
Bell Lumber & Pole Announces Strategic Partnership with Quanta Services, Inc.
A New Chapter: Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth, Service, and Impact We’re excited to share that Bell Lumber & Pole has entered into a strategic relationship with Quanta Services Inc. (“Quanta”), a global leader in providing infrastructure solutions. “Quanta,” has taken a minority investment position in Bell. This investment and strategic relationship mark a meaningful […]