The U.S. housing market shows first signs of slowing
New home starts in the U.S. achieved 1.26 million units in 2018, but 2019 will be [...]
Strong Start to 2019 for Architecture Billings
Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings growth strengthened in January to [...]
Construction employment rose by 280,000 in 2018
“Demand for construction remains strong across most project types and locations,” said Ken Simonson, the [...]
Lower interest rates boost Builder Sentiment
"Ongoing reduction in mortgage rates in recent weeks coupled with continued strength in the job [...]
Multifamily builder, developer confidence lower
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing weakened slightly in the fourth quarter, according [...]
NAHB outlines top features that 2019 buyers want
The top 10 features also included home-storage needs, such as garage storage and walk-in pantries, [...]
Remodelers’ confidence holds steady in Q4
"The overall remodeling market remains strong, but there are signs of concern related to rising [...]
Lower interest rates stabilize builder confidence
"The gradual decline in mortgage rates in recent weeks helped to sustain builder sentiment," said [...]
The US Market and what to expect in 2019
The US Market and what to expect in 2019 From Ceramic World Web – January 15, [...]
Growth stalls for Italian tiles
After five years of uninterrupted growth, the Italian ceramic tile industry experienced a downturn in [...]