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Stories Covered in this episode (and more):

Allegheny Millwork finds sawmill buyers for 2 mills, saves 80 jobs

West Fraser Harry Sawmill permanently shuttering, FL

Mergers & Acquisitions:

Beacon announces opening new locations in the SE

Rehashing SRS acquired by Home Depot

Coppers Utility acquires Brown preserving company

Beacon announces smalley & co. acquisition

ABC supply acquiring Herman supply Co.

Expansions & Curtailments:

C&D Lumber announces closure

Movers & Shakers:

Eastern Lumber promotes from within

BlueLinx leadership changes

Market Update:

NHB reports that home buyers preferences have shifted

Mortgage rates: 30 fixed remains unchanged

Corelogic home growth report shows slow but growth YOY

The Top Story you need to know!