Features include: We celebrate the winners of the 2026 Octabuild Builders Merchants Excellence Awards. Peter Rigney of Rigney Forge explains how better layouts make stores easier to shop and operate, while Steve Collinge reveals why standing still is retail’s riskiest strategy. Mike McDole explores how prefabricated systems are changing homebuilding, and Art Freedman shares his Business Readiness process for retail excellence. Plus, discover our Building Materials & Supplies supplement, industry news and the latest products.
