BEA News: Gross Domestic Product (Second Estimate), Corporate Profits (Preliminary Estimate), Second Quarter 2024
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the [...]
Number of Single-Family Home Bathrooms Increasing Slightly
A majority of single-family homes started in 2023 continued to have two full bathrooms, according [...]
Drake State Launching Pilot Flooring Installation Course
Drake State Community and Technical College is launching a pilot Skills for Success – Flooring [...]
Total Construction Starts Rose 10% in July to $1.1 Trillion
Total construction starts moved 10% higher in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of [...]
New Home Sales Rose 10.6% in July
Sales of new single-family houses in July 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate [...]
How to Define Large-Format Tile and Its Subfloor Requirements
The term “large-format tile”, or LFT as it has become known, is a term that [...]
Lowe’s Q2 Sales Down 5.6%, Earnings Down 11.1%
-Lowe's reported net sales for Q2 2024 were $23.6 billion, a 5.6% decline compared to [...]
Elevate Your Pool with Ceramics
As the perfect retreat from the summer heat, swimming pools provide a refreshing way to [...]
Builder Confidence Falls, Market Awaits Rate Cuts
A lack of affordability and buyer hesitation stemming from elevated interest rates and high home [...]
Tile’s Supply Chain Strengths
Tile suppliers are putting muscle behind mitigating supply chain disruptions. For some, managing the supply [...]