Growing labor shortages in all facets of the residential construction sector are impeding the housing and economic recovery, according to a new survey conducted by the NAHB.

The growth includes price inflation of approximately 1%. Trading profit is 29% ahead of 2012.

Aroddy Morejon has quite the memory. He also makes quite the first impression.

Ferguson acquired Fluid Systems Hawaii in an asset transaction. Fluid Systems is a single-location water supply and wastewater drainage products company near Honolulu.

Omni Corporate Services’ most recent Business Conditions Survey again reveals positive trends in a number of categories. The report was released at the Omni Spring Meeting 2013 in Palm Desert, Calif.

Thanks to great efforts on the part of supply houses, customers have become accustomed to getting almost all the items they want, in the ordered quantities, at the right prices and when needed.

“You’re going to like the way you look. I guarantee it.”

John Drewry and Mike Priesmeyer had a simple reason for founding Houston-based master distributor Energy Metals eight years ago.

What did we do without cell phones and the Internet? That thought crossed my mind New Year’s Eve night while out to dinner with family. I observed a gentleman to my left perpetually engrossed in his smartphone despite a female companion and another couple seated with him at the table.

There is a lot of talk about leadership development but very little specific leadership skill training is available.