Producer Prices Unchanged in July
The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in July, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. [...]
Midwestern Households Hardest Hit by Tariff Price Increases
”In 2025, the federal government increased tariffs—or taxes on items imported from other countries—to their [...]
July Construction Input Prices Flat from June but Up 7.4% YOY
Overall construction and nonresidential input prices both increased 0.1% in July compared to the previous [...]
Three States Drive 20 Percent of Remodel Activity
California, Texas and Florida continue to account for the largest shares of remodeling activity nationwide, [...]
ABC Construction Backlog Fell to 8 Months in July
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.0 months in [...]
Mortgage Applications Rose 3.6% in Week Ending August 7
Mortgage applications increased 3.6% last week as mortgage rates eased slightly after five consecutive weeks [...]
Consumer Prices Rose 0.1% in June, Up 3.4% YOY
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted [...]
Fabricators Discuss How to Remain Stable During Rocky Times
A group of industry members connected on key topics affecting fabrication shops today and offered [...]
President Trump’s Bold Action Ensures Free and Fair Trade for Domestic Quartz Industry, QMAA Industry Executives Say
Executives with leading U.S.-based quartz slab manufacturers today applauded President Donald J. Trump's decision to [...]
Year-Over-Year Stone Imports 2024 vs. 2025
U.S. imports of natural stone and engineered quartz countertop materials fell 6.2% in 2025, but the [...]