ProVia recently announced the construction of two new facilities designed to support the growth of the company’s vinyl window and patio door business. This expansion includes a 310,000-square-foot facility in Dover, Ohio, and a 580,000-square-foot facility in Davie County, North …
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Construction and Design Pros Maintain Optimism for Q3 2026, Houzz Report Reveals
Houzz recently released the Q3 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer, revealing sentiment among construction and design professionals entering the third quarter of the year. Pros are approaching the second half of 2026 with optimism despite ongoing economic pressures, according …
Read More »Housing Starts Post Solid Rebound in March as Builders Increase Production
Housing production rebounded in March as builders increased production despite ongoing economic challenges, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million units, according …
Read More »ECI Software Solutions Launches Ambassador Community to Drive Industry Evolution and Support Customer Growth
ECI Software Solutions Inc. recently announced the upcoming launch of the ECI Ambassador Community, a network of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to excellence, leadership and driving industry evolution. The community will serve as a platform for professional growth, providing members with …
Read More »Construction Sector Leads Job Growth in March
The U.S. labor market saw modest growth in March following a weak February, with a slight increase in payroll employment and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.3%, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Construction employment led job …
Read More »Residential Building Material Prices Up in September
Aggregate residential building material prices rose at the fastest pace since January 2023, according to the latest Producer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.3% in September after falling 0.1% …
Read More »Houzz Reports Softer Q2 Expectations for Construction and Design Sectors
Houzz, an online design forum, released its Q2 2025 Renovation Barometer, which tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction sector. The report found that businesses across the construction sector and the architecture …
Read More »New Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Announced
After multiple tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada were announced then placed on hold in early February, President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Feb. 10 that would raise steel and aluminum imports to a …
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