Category: Patio and Decking

If you're excited about the upcoming Valve Steam Machine and want to get your hands on a Steam Deck, the base model is now discounted to $399 in Canada. Normally it costs $499. The discounted model is the base model with 256 GB of storage and an LCD display. The OLED models are still available… Continue reading Steam Deck is on sale in Canada for $399 until December 1st

The share of new homes with patios fell from 17.6% in 2023 to a new all-time low of 17.4% in 2024, according to the NAHB table of HUD/Census Bureau Survey of Construction (SOC) data. In the longer term, the proportion of new homes with terraces has steadily declined since reaching a peak of 27.0% in… Continue reading Proportion of new houses with lower terrace edges – view of residential construction

Every two weeks, users of AI music platform Suno create as much music as is currently available on Spotify, according to Suno's investor presentation materials obtained by billboard. These users are predominantly men aged 25 to 34 who, according to the documents and other sources, spend an average of 20 minutes a day creating the… Continue reading Suno creates Spotify catalog-sized music: Deck every two weeks

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Pine Hills, this stunning all-brick residence sits proudly on 0.665 acres and has never before been offered for sale. Built in 2016 as a completely custom home, every detail reflects conscious design and quality craftsmanship. The sun-filled interior welcomes you with an elegant living and… Continue reading The backyard you've always dreamed of – and the neighborhood to match

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Julie Walker and Tran Nguyen | Associated Press A fire on a container ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles was nearly contained Saturday afternoon, although authorities are still assessing whether enough hazardous material burned to cause significant contamination. The fire, which broke out Friday evening, prompted surrounding communities to issue a shelter-in-place order… Continue reading Fire on cargo ship in Los Angeles almost contained

Lifestyles change over time, but so do trends. And both factors can be crucial for any business. The deck and patio construction industry in the U.S. is expected to be approximately $1.3 billion in 2025, an increase from last year's estimate of $892.9 million. – IBIS World The global market for “outdoor decks and patios”… Continue reading The Four Seasons Retreats and the Outdoor Living Industry in 2025 » World Business Outlook

McKinney, Texas-based building materials supplier SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS) has acquired Specialty Wood Products, Inc. (SWP), a distributor of high-quality decking, siding, heavy-duty wood products and other architectural-grade building materials. The terms of the contract were not disclosed. SWP was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Aurora, CO. It is led by President Josh… Continue reading SRS Distribution acquires Specialty Wood Products

Boise Cascade announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Humphrey Company, Inc., a leading two-tier distributor of building materials based in Chicopee, MA, with trailing 12-month sales of approximately $145 million. Established in 1987, Holden Humphrey's sales office serves lumber dealers and one-step distributors throughout New England, New York and New Jersey.… Continue reading Boise Cascade buys Holden Humphrey

New York Blood Center Enterprises – Rye Campus Consolidated Facility Rye, NY Award for Merit Submitted by Consigli Construction Co. Construction manager: Consigli Construction Co. Owner/Developer: New York Blood Center Company Leading design office: G3 architecture Structural engineer: Cuono Engineering… Continue reading Award of Merit, Renovation/Restoration: New York Blood Center Enterprises – Consolidated Facility Rye Campus