The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration this week for the 2014 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction tradeshow in the world. The 2014 event, to be held ...
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IAL Consultants published its new report, Overviewof the European Sealants Market. Taking into account the 15 countries of Western Europe and eight countries of Eastern Europe, the total demand for sealants is estimated at approximately ...
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The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce the release of the Quarterly Executive Trends Index, a robust benchmarking and forecasting tool for members. The report, compiled by a leading ...
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Proprietary coating keeps shower glass looking newer, longer CLARVISTA® glass was named one of the "101 Best Products of the Year" by Professional Builder magazine. This photo shows a single pane of shower glass after exposure to ...
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The US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced new residential construction statistics for July 2013. Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in July were at a seasonally ...
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Architectural glass sales for Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG) continued to improve in North America, thanks largely to increases in private residential construction, according to the company’s quarterly financial statement released on ...
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The US Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced Thursday that construction spending during June 2013 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $883.9 billion, 0.6 percent below the revised May estimate of $889.4 ...
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General strengthening in the housing market over the past 18 months is translating into increased spending on home improvements, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at ...
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Major infrastructure projects and extensive plans to galvanise residential construction have fuelled demand for building materials in Saudi Arabia, prompting the government to intervene in the cement market for the second time in as many ...
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The recently launched, completely redesigned ProSpec website, prospec.com, is the culmination of a comprehensive ProSpec brand revitalization that included new packaging graphics, new marketing materials and now a new website. The website ...
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Driven by rising home prices and growing demand,the U.S.housing recovery is well underway,concludes The State of the Nation's Housing report released today by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.While still at ...
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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 ...
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Nucor, one of the major steel manufacturers in the US said that d its sales profits in the second quarter might be lower than the market analysts' forecast due to decreased steel melting sales in the given period of time. The company said ...
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With the Southeast's housing industry enjoying a strong recovery – including 18 improving markets in Florida according to a national index – the 35th annual Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is experiencing a resurgence as ...
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New-home production and remodeling contribute billions of dollars to the nation's economy each year, and with the right policies in place housing can serve as a catalyst to boost job and economic growth, the National Association of Home ...
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