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Hillsboro, Oregon-based Parr Lumber continues down the acquisition trail.

For electricians and others who work with cables and wires, a few new tools

Cristina Bowerman, VP communications and member services with the Construction Suppliers Association, earned the Certified Association Executive credential.

The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. 

New leader for the Hardware/Homebuilding industry division

These next five years promise to bring ramped-up growth, as consumers spend more on high-end, luxury products.

Quarterly revenues totaled $329.0 million, up 16%.

CertainTeed Corporation plans to give a lucky homeowner a $100,000 home makeover -- this time, with energy-efficient attic insulation.

The latest poll from Gallup suggests that retailers may not get the year-end revenue boost they were anticipating. Americans say they expect to spend an average of $704 this year, an 8.6% decline over last year's planned spending of $770.

The disparity is even more marked when contrasting October data versus November's: Just last month, respondents said they were planning on spending $786. This marks the first year shoppers tightened their belts since 2008.