Over the past year and a half, the US building construction industry has been buffeted by a wide range of issues
October 14, 2021Something we have frequently chronicled on this blog is the strong demand for new housing across the US.
July 15, 2021The US home improvement market continues to be a source of strength, as consumers remain interested in remodeling and adding on to their homes.
July 15, 2021Between pandemic related shortages and winter storms in Texas everyone is having a hard time sourcing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins.
June 25, 2021Pallet companies have faced a challenging environment due to high lumber prices and restricted supply. The situation is beginning to lead to consolidation as companies look to survive.
June 25, 2021Like lumber, OSB has also been in short supply. However, new mill capacity should help ease the crunch.
June 25, 2021The US retail sales report for May showed that construction and building material sales remained strong, even if slightly lower than April levels.
June 17, 2021Like many other construction related materials, paint has also been in short supply, which means in many cases sample paint cans are no longer being offered. What's a consumer to do? Try the peel-and-stick paint samples.
June 17, 2021Many things have ended up in short supply over the past year as supply chains have become disrupted. You can add polyurethane foams used in furniture, mattresses, and insulation, to the list.
June 10, 2021Construction of new homes remains strong, but high material costs and a shortage of homes for sale overall are pushing home prices sharply higher — increasingly pricing many out of the market and imperiling further gains.
June 10, 2021