Monthly Archives: August, 2026

Remodeling spending poised for further slowdown

Annual spending on home improvements and repairs is expected to continue losing momentum through mid-2027, according to the latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) from the...

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator plummets in July

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)’s Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.0 months in July, according to an ABC member survey conducted July 20 to...

KEEN Utility adds to its Gibson collection

New for Fall/Winter ‘26, KEEN Utility has announced several extensions to its popular Gibson collection of work-appropriate shoes, offering low-profile, versatile style that fits...

High costs and slumping demand squeeze housing outlook as affordable units remain in short supply

Persistent affordability challenges and rising economic uncertainty are squeezing housing conditions, with weakening labor markets and plummeting immigration dampening household growth, according to a new...

New engineered stone safety manuals give fabricators and installers practical guidance for controlling silica exposure

Stone industry consultant and author Frederick M. Hueston has released two new professional manuals addressing workplace safety in engineered stone fabrication and installation. The first...

MSI’s Checkerboard Looks page showcases trend-inspired offerings

M S International, Inc. (MSI), a leading supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America, is excited to announce the introduction of its Checkerboard Looks page,...

NTCA honors life and legacy of Jim Isaminger

Jim Isaminger, former Owner and President of DMI Tile and Marble in Birmingham, Ala., passed away Aug. 5 at the age of 91. He...

Multifamily developer confidence weakens in second quarter

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing weakened year over year in the second quarter, according to the most recent Multifamily Market Survey...

Crescent launches HEADLOCK Sledgehammer, specially engineered to prevent head break-off

Crescent, a trusted name in professional hand tools, has launched HEADLOCK™ Sledgehammer, a breakthrough in heavy-striking tools designed to solve one of the most critical...

Every state had a construction unemployment rate below 10% in June

The national not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate for June was 4.7%, a 1.3% increase from June 2025, according to a new state-by-state analysis of...
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