Real Estate & Construction · Week of Oct 26, 2026
Housing and pallet deals lead the week in construction releases
Acquisitions by UFP Industries and Reds10 Group led a week that also brought new software for multifamily operators and construction firms.
Two acquisitions in building-related manufacturing led the week. UFP Industries says it bought the operating assets, including real estate, of Texas pallet maker Apache Products for approximately $27 million, while UK-based Reds10 Group says its purchase of modular housing manufacturer MMY US creates a platform for affordable housing in the United States.
Software for property and construction businesses was the other thread. AppWork added incident and claims management to its maintenance platform for multifamily operators, and Oracle NetSuite announced plans for an AI-powered construction accounting product. Elsewhere, Fannie Mae set a date for third-quarter results, AMI named a 2027 cladding color, and FirstService Residential reported an industry award.
FirstService Residential
FirstService Residential-managed Bulle Rock Community Takes Home 2026 Community Association of the Year Award from CAI-Chesapeake
FirstService Residential says the Bulle Rock community it manages in Havre de Grace, Md., won the 2026 Community Association of the Year Award from the Community Associations Institute's Chesapeake chapter, presented on October 5. The award recognizes community association management in the region.
UFP Industries, Inc.
UFP Industries Expands Pallet Manufacturing Network Through Acquisition of Apache Products
UFP Industries says it acquired the operating assets, including real estate, of Apache Products, Inc. dba Acme Skid, a pallet manufacturer in Silsbee, Texas, for approximately $27 million. The company says the deal expands its pallet manufacturing network.
Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae Plans to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 28, 2026
Fannie Mae says it plans to report third quarter 2026 financial results on the morning of Wednesday, October 28, 2026, before U.S. markets open, and will host a webcast to discuss them. Housing finance watchers can mark the date for the results.
AppWork
AppWork Expands Into Risk Management With Launch of Incident & Claims Management Platform
AppWork says it has launched an Incident & Claims Management platform that tracks multifamily incidents from the initial event through approval, claim tracking and resolution. The company says the features are included in its core platform at no additional cost.
Purina Dog Chow
Purina Dog Chow Joins 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®
Purina Dog Chow says it will appear in the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with a new float marking the brand's 100-year heritage and the bond between veterans and service dogs. The release has no direct real estate or construction angle.
Reds10 Group
Modular Housing Manufacturer MMY US acquired by UK-based Reds10 Group
Reds10 Group, a UK-based group of construction, manufacturing and specialist services businesses, says it acquired Louisville, Ky.-based modular housing manufacturer MMY US. The company says the investment creates a platform to expand delivery of modular affordable housing across the United States.
Associated Materials Innovations (AMI)
ASCEND® Composite Cladding Names Harbor Blue Its 2027 Color of the Year
Associated Materials Innovations says it has named Harbor Blue the 2027 Color of the Year for its ASCEND Composite Cladding, selected based on design research. AMI says the color reflects a shift toward more personal exteriors and works across a range of home styles.
Oracle NetSuite
NetSuite Helps Construction Businesses Protect Margins and Improve Cash Flow
Oracle NetSuite announced at SuiteWorld in Las Vegas plans for an AI-powered construction accounting solution that connects job costs, billing and financial management. The company says the product is meant to help construction businesses protect margins, improve cash flow and oversee projects.
This roundup is written with AI assistance from the press releases listed above, using only what they state. The releases are the companies' own announcements, not Mini Business News reporting.