Hard-Surface Report – Monitoring U.S. Imports
U.S. hard-surface imports of $395.2 million in April kept the good news rolling, with an [...]
Housing Starts Declined 5.5% in May
Privately‐owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,277,000, U.S. [...]
Stalled Housing Market Shifts Remodeling Activity
Rising mortgage rates and record house prices have dramatically slowed the housing market. Sales of [...]
The Hottest Design Trends From Milan Design Week 2024
This spring, we were fortunate to visit the design mecca of the world for Milan [...]
Guide to Gauged Porcelain Tile Countertops
We expect a lot from our kitchen and bathroom countertops: They must be able to [...]
Future Forecast
Carpet tile is a growing segment for the soft surface flooring market, according to Catalina [...]
Dimension Stone, 2022, advance-release tables
A new publication has been posted to the USGS National Minerals Information Center website
Employment Rose by 272,000 Jobs in May, Unemployment at 4%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 272,000 in May, and the unemployment rate changed little [...]
Mohawk Industries reports first-quarter decline in sales
Mohawk Industries posted first-quarter 2024 revenues of US $2.7 billion, a 4.5% decline on the [...]
Single and Multifamily Production Growth Opposed
Fueled by a lack of existing inventory and pent-up demand, single-family permit growth is occurring [...]