Comact expands in S.C.The Canadian wood processor is anchoring an industrial park in St. George. The steep cost of housing's labor crunchNew NAHB research sheds light on the massive workforce challenge. EYE on RETAIL: Academy Sports keeps expanding The retailer plans to open up to 25 new stores in fiscal 2025. ARH relocating store support center Operations are shifting from Lenexa to Overland Park, Kan. Report: Homes for sale hits 5-year high Prices also grew at the slowest pace in nearly two years. Report: Builder confidence sinks again in May The NAHB finds 78% of respondents reported difficulties pricing homes. DSG Supply opens Fargo facility The 120,000-square-foot distribution center triples its local capacity. Hardie signs deal with McKinley Homes The three-year deal helps Hardie expand throughout the South. New construction data from Q1 Builders are delivering smaller homes at lower prices, but tariffs loom. Hardie inks deal with Daiwa House USA Stanley Martin, CastleRock and Trumark will use Hardie siding through 2027. 1 2 Next Last