by Annie Dameworth | Jan 21, 2026 | Industry News
PPG recently announced it was recognized by Fortune magazine on the World’s Most Admired Companies List for the 18th consecutive year. The list is comprised of the largest, best-regarded companies across 51 industries as voted on by industry peers. PPG ranked second...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 16, 2026 | Industry News
Builder confidence decreased at the start of 2026 as affordability concerns continue to affect buyers and rising construction costs impact builders, according to an analysis from NAHB. Builder confidence in the market for newly build single-family homes fell two...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 16, 2026 | Industry News
In Q3 of 2025, the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Index (RMI) posted a reading of 64, increasing four points from Q2. While reasonably strong market conditions exist for most remodelers, the industry is continuing to experience rising costs and potential customer...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 16, 2026 | Industry News
According to a proprietary model recently developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services. In 2027, the industry will...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 14, 2026 | Industry News
Prices for residential building materials continue to soar, according to the latest Producer Price Index release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. Price growth has been above 3.0% since June, despite a...
