by Annie Dameworth | Dec 9, 2025 | Industry News
The number of open, unfilled positions in the construction industry was relatively unchanged in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. The current level of open jobs is down from two years ago due to declines in...
by Annie Dameworth | Dec 3, 2025 | Industry News
A new paint recycling program began in Illinois on Dec. 1, 2025, enabling households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish conveniently and sustainably. The program is operated by PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by paint companies...
by Annie Dameworth | Dec 3, 2025 | Industry News
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released the Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker Q3 2025, detailing homeowners’ attitudes and motivations driving home improvement initiatives, purchasing patterns and future home improvement activity. Here are...
by Annie Dameworth | Dec 3, 2025 | Industry News
Thanksgiving weekend brought in a record 202.9 million consumers during the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights &...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 25, 2025 | Industry News
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% in...
