NATO powers have been united in their condemnation of the aggression (though not in the level of material support) and vow to implement crushing sanctions if Russia does follow through with the invasion.
February 14, 2022Freedonia analysts participate in a group chat where they share news, notes, and commentary of general interest... or things that entertain us.
February 14, 2022The US housing market has seen impressive levels of growth over the past two years.
February 14, 2022Decking accounts for the largest share of pressure-treated lumber and will continue to do going forward.
February 7, 2022Lumber frequently dominated discussions among construction professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 31, 2022A recent press release from the Kitchen Cabinets Manufacturers Association (KCMA) reported strong gains in cabinet sales in 2021, with a gain of 14.6% from 2020.
January 28, 2022The release of the December 2021 retail sales report was in general a positive one for retailers of building materials and garden equipment and supplies.
January 28, 2022The recent production report of the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association showed that US firms – after a solid year in 2020 – posted even stronger sales in 2021.
January 28, 2022The US government’s announcement of a $27 billion plan to repair older and unsafe bridges across the US is welcome news not only to state and local agencies charged with fixing and repairing these structures but to the US construction industry.
January 21, 2022A recent article reporting on higher prices for harvested timber in the US reveals an interesting paradox: this increase in timber prices may actually lead to a decrease in lumber prices.
January 21, 2022