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U.S. Ceramic Consumption Up Nearly 10% in 2021
Supported by gains in the U.S. construction and housing markets and robust overall economic growth, U.S. ceramic tile consumption increased for the first time since 2018, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). At Coverings 2022, TCNA Executive Director Eric Astrachan reported that total U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 billion sq. ft., up 9.9% from the previous year. Read More
TCNA releases 2021 US Ceramic Tile Market Update
[Clemson, S.C.] The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has released the 2021 U.S. Ceramic Tile Market Update. Supported by gains in the U.S. construction and housing markets and robust overall economic growth, U.S. ceramic tile consumption increased for the first time since 2018, TCNA reported. According to the U.S. Dept. of Commerce & Tile Council of North America, total U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 billion square feet, up 9.9 percent from the previous year. Read More
Millennial Home Buyers Want Larger Homes
As the housing industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, millennials say their housing preferences have changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than a third (36%) of millennials are now in favor of a larger home and home builders are responding to this trend. Read More
Construction Employment Added 19K Jobs in March
Construction employment climbed by 19,000 jobs between February and March, while spending on construction projects rose for the 12th month in a row in February, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. Association leaders warned that further gains may stall unless the supply of workers and materials improves. Read More