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Surfaces 2010: Flooring Industry Tries to Sustain Itself During Downturn
New products likely to be a big part of the show.
BUILDER Online (February 2, 2010)

Construction spending drops sharply in December
Associated Press/AP Online (February 1, 2010)

Homebuilders hope boomers beat path to their door like they once did
The Dallas Morning News (January 29, 2010)

New Home Sales Drop Unexpectedly
BIG BUILDER News (January 27, 2010)

Home Depot to lay off 1,000
Associated Press/AP Online (January 26, 2010)

11 Housing Markets Forecast To Lead the Nation in '10
Hanley Wood Market Intelligence sees wide diversity in building, remodeling prospects this year.
PROSALES Information Service (January 21, 2010)

Builders FirstSource Completes $180.1 Million Notes Exchange
The Company will use $75 million of the proceeds from the rights offering for general corporate purposes and use $105.1 million to repurchase 2012 notes.
PROSALES Information Service (January 21, 2010)

From IBS: Experts See Similarities In What Aging Boomers and Millennials Will Want
Both groups seek authenticity, "excitement," and a community that reflects their individuality.
BUILDER Online (January 21, 2010)

From IBS: Energy-Efficiency Retrofits Help Builders, Remodelers Survive and Thrive
Air sealing spaces, beefing up insulation, and other upgrades allow pros to turn profits in a down economy.
ecohome Information Service (January 21, 2010)

From IBS: Home Sizes Continue to Shrink
Survey data from the NAHB and Better Homes and Gardens indicates that builders and consumers are thinking smaller.
BUILDER Online (January 21, 2010)

Housing's Recovery Still Uncertain in 2010
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (January 21, 2010)

News from the 2010 International Builders' Show
The latest housing trends, industry research, products, and materials.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (January 21, 2010)

Remodeling Expected to Improve in 2010
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (January 21, 2010)

84 Lumber Launches Remodeler Rewards Program
After testing program in Albany, N.Y., 84 Lumber rolls the program onto Long Island.
PROSALES Information Service (January 20, 2010)

Builder Confidence Drops in January
BIG BUILDER News (January 19, 2010)

10 Things to Do at IBS
How to make the most of your visit to Las Vegas for the 2010 International Builders Show.
BUILDER Online (January 15, 2010)

Shrinking Jobsite Workforce Hasn't Slowed Cycle Time
As long as production stays low, there's still plenty of tradespeople to go around, according to builders.
BUILDER Online (January 15, 2010)

National Home Centers Hosting 'Store Closing Sale' at 3 Stores
Locations in Bentonville, Clarksville, and Little Rock, Ark., will host a going out of business sale through March 31.
PROSALES Information Service (January 19, 2010)

Home Depot to boost tech
Tulsa World (January 17, 2010)

NLBMDA, Other Groups Decry Small-Biz Health Care Provision
Coalition argues that requiring construction firms with as few as five workers to get health care is wrong.
PROSALES Information Service (January 17, 2010)

Miami Dealer Helps in Haitian Relief Efforts
Shell Lumber provides pallets and shrink wraps for shipments of emergency aid to island
PROSALES Information Service (January 17, 2010)

84 Lumber Re-Shuffles Atlantic Locations
Stores closed in High Point, N.C. and Smithtown, Long Island but another re-opens in Lynchburg, Va.
PROSALES Information Service (January 14, 2010)

Addressing Climate Change Will Generate Construction Jobs
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (January 14, 2010)

Designers Predict Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2010
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (January 14, 2010)

Ten Green Building Predictions for 2010
Smart energy management, home energy labeling, water conservation, calculating carbon footprints, and zero-energy homes will be among the top trends to emerge this year.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (January 14, 2010)

Seven Lumber and Building Material Associations Form New Alliance
The new alliance looks to benefit companies doing business in the building supply channel by developing services and products that make them more effective, efficient, and less prone to liability.
PROSALES Information Service (January 13, 2010)

ProBuild Names President of Northeast Region
Russ Kathrein will oversee ProBuild's 16-state region in the Northeast.
PROSALES Information Service (January 11, 2010)

Pending Home Sales Drop Sharply
BIG BUILDER News (January 5, 2010)

CertainTeed Settles Shingle Suit
BIG BUILDER News (January 4, 2010)