The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained positive again in June after the first decline in ten months in April. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time ...
World demand for silicones is expected to rise 5.9 percent per year to $18.9 billion in 2017. Gains will represent an acceleration from recent historical trends, fueled by an improved outlook for global manufacturing and construction ...
Green packaging manufacturer Cascades has announces that Greenpac Mill manufactured its first roll of lightweight linerboard at its new containerboard mill located in Niagara Falls in the state of New York. Greenpac produces a lightweight ...
It’s reported that Indian hot rolled coil (HRC) market has remained weak recently. In fact, the Indian steelmakers have sought to raise HRC prices in spite of depreciated Rupees. However, the price rise was unfavorable to local ...
Tags: HRC Market, Mineral
At the end of the second quarter this year, Germany's construction sector continued to rebound from its recent downturn. Markit's Germany Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) climbed to a 15-month high of 54.5 in June, up from 50.6 ...
Tags: construction sector, Mineral
Following the first reversal into negative territory in ten months in April, the Architecture Billings Index has bounced back in May. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve ...
Through 2017, global demand for doors and windows is expected to rise 7.1 percent annually to $223 billion, significantly exceeding the growth rate of the 2007-2012 period, according to World Windows & Doors, a new study from The Freedonia ...
Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. (CTaSC), a national company providing marketing research and business planning services, announced the release of their 2013 Catalina Report on Natural and Manufactured Stone. ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
Demand for disinfectant and antimicrobial chemicals in the U.S. is forecast to rise 6.1 percent annually to $1.6 billion in 2017. A rebound in building construction activity, in conjunction with an improving U.S. economy, will drive strong ...
Tags: Disinfectant, Antimicrobial, 2017
It's reported that Thailand's rebar market has continued falling recently due to weak demand and lower billet prices. At present, the prices of rebar offered by local mills are at THB18, 200~TBH18, 300/ton (US$592~US$596/ton), falling by ...
Tags: Construction, rebar
Bottoming out in 2010, the nonresidential fenestration market has seen slow but steady increases since then, according to a new report from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers ...
Much of the architectural coatings market in Europe is in the doldrums at the moment because of a slump in the region's construction sector stemming from a general slowdown in its economy. During the first quarter of this year, European ...
The global producer of glass fiber reinforcements, Owens Corning (OC - Snapshot Report), has joined with Taishan Fiberglass, a subsidiary of China National Materials Group, Sinoma, to promote the use of Alkali Resistant (AR) specialty ...
Tags: Glass, glass fiber, Construction
The Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) predicted that Vietnam’s demand for steel long products would remain weak due to sluggish construction activity in the domestic market. In April, Vietnam’s output of steel long products ...
After indicating increasing demand for design services for the better part of a year, the Architecture Billings Index has reversed course in April. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate ...
Tags: Architecture Billings, Lighting