2018 Building Supply Index shows dwindling contractor confidence in economy Index reveals more uncertainty with first year-over-year decline since 2016 March 21, 2019 BlueTarp Financial releases its 2018 Q4 Building Supply Index.Read More
Dodge Momentum Index recovers in January February 19, 2019 The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning.Read More
Uponor wins project of the year award for Hutchinson facility January 25, 2019 Economic Development Association of Minnesota honors new PEX plant.Read More
More homeowners turning to secured financing to fund renovations Gen-Xers are driving borrowing, according to a new study from Houzz and Bank of America. December 14, 2018 Of the available secured financing options, HELOCs are the most commonly used. Read More
NY contractor upgrades Manhattan school's aquatics center Stalco Construction completes $7.2 million upgrade to CUNY school's 10,500-square-foot pool facility October 5, 2018 The upgrade included installing a new steampipe system and structural concrete reinforcements.Read More
NAHB: Housing starts fall 12.3% as tariffs draw increased concern The June report raises concerns about a softening in housing production over the near term July 19, 2018 The June reading of 1.17 million is the number of housing units builders would begin if they kept this pace for the next 12 months. Read More
Builder confidence remains solid in March Consumer demand for housing is fueling builder confidence leading into spring March 19, 2018 The single-family market is expected to continue to make gains in the coming months. Read More
Trimble acquires e-Builder Acquisition will expand company's construction management solutions February 7, 2018 The e-Builder business will be reported as part of Trimble's Buildings and Infrastructure Segment.Read More
Specialty construction drives January employment growth Specialty construction dominated construction job growth with 26,300 positions added. February 7, 2018 Residential specialty contractors filled 13,900 jobs in January.Read More
Beschloss: US manufacturing continues slow recovery Morris Beschloss January 30, 2018 Infrastructure will continue to be an issue in 2018 and beyond. Read More