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Ferguson CEO says state of kitchen and bath industry is excellent

:Ferguson Enterprises COO Kevin Murphy cited a projected 3.25% growth in gross domestic product, falling unemployment and an upward trend in consumer confidence.

Jack Sweet

March 31, 2015

State of kitchen/bath industry is excellent: Ferguson COO

Housing looks good for 2015

Single-family housing construction will see a boost this year.

Kelly Faloon

February 24, 2015

Residential remodeling sees modest growth.

Credit managers slowly gaining confidence in economy

It’s the lack of media attention or ongoing public focus regarding the U.S. Treasury debt.

Morris Beschloss

October 27, 2014

National debt on back burner?

Industrial construction to rise

Trend continues of renting or leasing homes.

Morris Beschloss

February 20, 2014

In analyzing the 2014 industrial construction take-off quarter, we consulted industrial components expert Steve Letko regarding the geographical regions’ growth and the intensity of the product components comprising anticipated overall end-use growth.

U.S. housing recovery continues

Previous residential boom will not be replicated.

Morris Beschloss

November 18, 2013

With recent statistics noting “air pockets” in the post-recession, stuttering economic recovery, new doubts are being cast on the future of America’s housing comeback. On a year-to-year basis, the expansion of additional residential construction seems to have plodded ahead at a low double-digit rate with expectations of a forthcoming pickup, even if that rate is modest by previous standards.

Housing growth based on new factors

April brings first federal budget surplus in five years.

Morris Beschloss

July 18, 2013

When many analysts read bold-faced media headlines about the fastest rate of housing price increases in seven years — with some communities posting double-digit increases — they are claiming that housing’s happy days are here again.

Growing labor shortages impede housing and economic recovery

Meanwhile, a lack of buildable lots and increased costs for materials and labor are also contributing to the problem.

March 27, 2013

Growing labor shortages in all facets of the residential construction sector are impeding the housing and economic recovery, according to a new survey conducted by the NAHB.

A ‘Golden Age of Multifamily Housing’

Demand for materials and labor will increase construction costs.

Bob Miodonski

February 13, 2013

Multifamily housing will remain a bright spot in residential construction this year and provide solid business opportunities for plumbing and heating contractors. In fact, one large developer foresees a “golden age of multifamily housing” in 2013 and 2014.

Housing outlook still positive while recovery slows

January 25, 2013

The housing upturn that took root last year is expected to pick up momentum in 2013 but headwinds could impede recovery.

2013’s construction warm spots

Upswings include health care, multifamily, casinos and prisons

Bob Miodonski

January 15, 2013

When industry consultant FMI released its 2013 U.S. Markets Construction Overview just before last November’s election, it was with the idea that Republicans could control both houses of Congress.