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In September, U.S. construction spending rose by 0.1% to $2.14T, with private residential projects driving a slight increase; public-sector construction grew by 0.5%, totaling $495.2B.

NanoTech Materials Inc.’s Insulative Ceramic Particle technology has been named to TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2024. 

Triangle Fastener Corporation acquired Pro Fastening Systems, expanding its U.S. footprint to 31 branches and adding specialized construction fasteners and waterproofing products.

Michigan-based Meijer, a retailer with 500-plus locations, has invited suppliers and contractors who want to be included on bids for its 2025-26 construction season. 

Westlake Royal Building Products is boosting Florida production of its Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile, enhancing two facilities and customer services to meet regional demand for resilient, energy-efficient roofing.

Beacon reported Q3 2024 net income of $145.3 million, with an adjusted EPS of $2.80, missing analyst expectations of $2.88; despite lower activity, CEO Julian Francis emphasized strong demand and effective margin management. 

Towns brings a career spanning more than 25 years in Human Resources with brands like Tyson and Simmons Foods to Central States.

The US LBM Foundation raised over $2.75 million at its annual golf tournament to support veterans, youth sports, organ donation, and disaster relief, with three R.I.S.E. home recipients attending.

After months of towing disputes with an adjacent apartment building, a tattoo parlor owner painted a provocative mural on his roof to express his frustration over confusing parking signs, drawing both media attention and resident disapproval.

The RenuCore pelletizing technology allows CertainTeed to divert shingle materials from landfills and increases the recycled content in hot-mix asphalt paving.