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Gas prices at the pump fall below the $4 mark.
Return of The Golden Hammer Awards
Nomination deadline for Golden Hammer best-product winners set for Sept. 29.

Financial
Building material prices see slight increase in July
Softwood lumber prices have fallen more than 28% year-to-date, the NAHB reports.
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MBSA meets with a purpose
In the Midwest, a day to support a scholarship (and to golf).
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ABC unveils latest Tech Alliance members
The alliance leverages tech resources to help ABC members develop people, win work, and deliver work safely.
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Poll question: Wage worry
To what extent are wage increases eating into the bottom line.
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Builder confidence declines for eighth straight month
August buyer traffic has hit the lowest level since August 2014.
People News
Beacon names new SVP of Commerical Solution
Birte von Schwarzenfeld will be responsible for Beacon’s non-residential roofing customers.
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Henkel expands largest operations facility
$70 million upgrade to Kentucky plant optimizes storage space, drives digital automation.
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Hilti workflow software helps construction engineers
PROFIS software by Hilti analyzes elements of steel-to-concrete base plates and anchors.
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Fruit Flies in Ken's New Jersey Garage
Video demonstration of the Rescue! Fruit Fly Trap working its magic.
Market Insights
Builder survey says sales fell hard in July
HomeSphere/BTIG builder survey finds 58% of builder respondents saw traffic decline year-over-year.
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Poll results: You're hired
Starting at the entry-level, some open positions are harder to fill than others.
Building Materials
Modern Mill launches ACRE Siding
ACRE siding delivers two classic design and installation options for siding: shiplap and board & batten.