Articles Tagged with ''sealants in construction''

Single-Family Housing Starts Increase in November

Overall permits, which are a harbinger of future housing production, increased 1.4% to a 1.48 million unit annualized rate in November.

January 3, 2020

Total housing starts increased 3.2% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.37 million units.

Builder Confidence Ends 2019 Strong on Solid Economic Fundamentals

All three Housing Market Index components registered gains in December 2019.

December 27, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to 76 in December, from an upwardly revised November reading, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Industrial Caulk and Seal Announces Staff and Location Changes

Charles “Chip” Marshall is taking on a new role, while Tammy Bernier recently joined the company.

December 23, 2019

Industrial Caulk and Seal (ICS) recently announced it has bolstered both its team and location in order to best serve its growing customer base.

Though Home Building is Concentrated in Millennial Areas, Pace Lags Rest of Nation

The pace of housing production in areas with the greatest concentration of millennials lags the rest of the nation, according to the latest quarterly National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).

December 18, 2019

The majority of single- and multi-family housing production in the nation is occurring in counties with the greatest concentration of millennials.

Builder Confidence Holds Firm in November

The HMI index gauging current sales conditions fell two points to 76, and the measure charting traffic of prospective buyers dropped one point to 53.

November 25, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes edged one point lower to 70 in November, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Conscious Construction: An Evolution Toward Sustainability and Efficiency

Tapes are a critical component for many jobs throughout the construction of residential and commercial buildings.

November 6, 2019

Look around any growing city, and it’s easy to see many types of buildings in various stages of construction.

Remodeler Confidence Holds Steady in 2019 Third Quarter

The future market indicators gained two points from the previous quarter to 57.

November 4, 2019

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 55 in the third quarter of 2019, remaining stable from the previous quarter.

Modern Design Enabled by Greener, Cleaner Sealant Technology

Leading-edge spacer systems support sustainable building construction.

November 1, 2019

Growing concerns about energy usage are prompting cities all over the world to set goals for energy-efficient or net-zero buildings.

Editor's Memo

Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants Abound in Green Building and Construction

The movement toward sustainable construction provides myriad opportunities for adhesives and sealants.

Susan Sutton

November 1, 2019

According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the number of residential homes certified to its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system is at an all-time high, having risen 19% since 2017.

Michelman Highlights Exterior Wood and Metal Corrosion Protection Solutions at Western Coatings Symposium

Selected as part of the event’s technical presentation schedule, Michelman featured its waterborne metal coating protection solutions that control corrosion and coefficient of friction (COF).

October 28, 2019

At the recent 34th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show, Michelman shared information regarding its line of low-VOC surface modifiers for exterior wood coatings and sealants.

The Polyurethanes Technical Conference, hosted by the American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), will feature educational sessions and the latest innovations in polyurethane chemistry.

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