Articles Tagged with ''sealants in construction''

Housing Starts Decline in July on Supply Chain Challenges

Single-family starts decreased 4.5%, and the multi-family sector decreased 13.1%.

September 9, 2021

Supply chain and labor challenges helped to push overall housing starts down 7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.53 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Builder Confidence at 13-Month Low

In August, builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes fell five points to 75.

August 26, 2021

Higher construction costs and supply shortages, along with rising home prices, pushed builder confidence to its lowest reading since July 2020, according to the most recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

ASC Participates in White House Summit on Residential Construction Supply Chain

The summit included a small group of representatives from builders, lumber companies, retailers, realtors, loggers, and labor unions, as well as other companies and organizations.

August 23, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that Bill Allmond, ASC president, participated in a White House summit on July 16, 2021, to discuss supply chain disruptions in the homebuilding industry.

Shaping the Future Needs of Sealant Formulators

Ingredient selection provides a fresh opportunity to drive value and underpin sealants’ commercial performance with a stronger value proposition.

Tony Bruce

August 20, 2021

It’s clear that we are entering a new age of innovation, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the performance chemical sector. As commerce reactivates following a turbulent and unpredictable year across every sector, many brands operating in the adhesive, sealant, and coating markets are looking toward the next wave of new product development.

MAPEI Receives SCS Indoor Advantage Gold Certifications

The MAPEI products that include SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification have been vetted by an ISO-accredited, third-party certification body and tested by an industry-independent laboratory.

August 9, 2021

MAPEI Corp. recently announced that it has completed the certification process for SCS Indoor Advantage™ Gold 2021 and now has a total of over 375 products (in the U.S. and Canada) that are certified for low volatile organic compounds.

NAHB Urges Congress to Enact Policies to Help Builders Boost Housing Production

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard testified during a hearing of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight on the topic of expanding housing access to all Americans.

July 21, 2021

Jerry Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently testified before Congress and called on lawmakers to enact key policy proposals that will help home builders expand the housing supply, reduce the housing deficit, and improve housing affordability for all Americans.

Dow to Expand Capacities for Numerous Silicone-Based Products

Capacity expansions are planned in the company’s Consumer Solutions and Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals businesses.

July 12, 2021

Dow recently announced a series of incremental, high-return capacity expansions to support growing demand across key end markets.

Single-Family Housing Starts Hold Steady in May

Single-family starts increased 4.2% to a 1.10 million seasonally adjusted annual rate.

June 17, 2021

Overall housing starts increased 3.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.57 million units off of a downwardly revised April reading, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Market Trends

Construction Sector Remains Key Market for Silicone Sealants

Multiple trends are anticipated to help silicone sealants experience strong demand from the construction industry through 2027.

June 17, 2021

Silicone sealants offer excellent chemical and thermal stability while also providing energy savings, which helps in lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The global silicone sealants market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.2% from 2019-2027, according to a report from Trends Market Research.

Builder Confidence is Stable while Concerns Regarding Building Materials Linger

The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index in May shows that builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes is unchanged from April.

June 3, 2021

Builder confidence held stable in May, despite growing concerns over the price and availability of most building materials, including lumber.

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.