On the Horizon

After a soft 2024, industry looks to bounce back in 2025. With 2024 in the [...]

Mixed results for the Italian ceramic tile industry in 2024

2024 was a mixed year for the Italian ceramic tile industry, marked by a slight [...]

Construction Industry Added 8,000 Jobs in December

The construction industry added just 8,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated [...]

Construction Backlog Indicator Inched Down to 8.3 Months in Dec.

The Construction Backlog Indicator inched down to 8.3 months in December, according to an Associated [...]

NKBA releases Annual 2025 Bath Trends Report

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for [...]

What Contractors Can Expect for 2025

The construction industry and manufacturers can look forward to a gradually improving operating environment in [...]

Ceramic Imports Declined 4.1% in First 11 Months of 2024

In the months January to November 2024, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 163.7 [...]

Ceramic Imports Declined 4.1% in First 11 Months of 2024

In the months January to November 2024, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 163.7 [...]

Construction Hiring Slowed Significantly in November

The construction industry had just 276,000 job openings on the last day of November 2024, [...]

National Retail Federation Anticipating Healthy Activity in 2025

Economic growth withstood inflation, high interest rates and other challenges in 2024 and should continue [...]