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Market Trends: Construction Chemicals Market is Building on Success

U.S. demand for construction chemicals like adhesives and grouts is expected to shift toward higher-value formulations and technologies.

April 1, 2015

Domestic demand for construction chemicals used in on-site applications is projected to grow 8.2% per year through 2018 to $12.1 billion, according to “Construction Chemicals,” a recent study from The Freedonia Group Inc.

Growing Manufacturing Activity in Developing Countries Driving Global Sealants Market

March 20, 2015

Growth in the sealants market is heavily reliant on economic health and macro-economic factors such as GDP growth.

Millennials Seek Smaller, More Energy-Efficient Homes

February 6, 2015

Compared to older generations, Millennials are more likely to want to live downtown, but it’s still a small minority share.

Product Disclosure: Opportunities and Challenges for the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

What does disclosure mean for adhesives and sealants in the construction industry, and what tools are available to help?

James L. Hoff

February 2, 2015

Whether you’re perusing the latest issue of an architectural magazine or reading a green building blog online, the word “disclosure” is certain to catch your eye.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in H.B. Fuller 2014 Financial Results

A financial announcement from H.B. Fuller drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

February 2, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Housing Starts End Year on High Note

January 30, 2015

Led by solid gains in single-family housing production, nationwide housing starts rose 4.4%.

Modest Growth Predicted for Residential Remodeling in 2015

January 27, 2015

Residential remodeling is set for modest growth in 2015, according to experts at a recent press conference hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers.

Sika Reports Record Sales for Fiscal 2014

January 20, 2015

Sika recently announced its sales were at record levels in all regions for the fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2014.

Weaker Results in Europe Offset U.S. Gains for RPM in Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter

January 12, 2015

RPM International Inc. recently reported a 10% increase in net income and an 8% increase in earnings per diluted share on flat sales for its fiscal 2015 second quarter.

Spray Polyurethane Foam Application: When Are Workers Safe?

Emissions data collected following spray polyurethane foam application has been used to estimate the time required for workers to safely re-enter and work without respiratory protection.

Richard Wood

January 5, 2015

The determination of trade worker re-entry time following the application of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) in residential and commercial buildings has traditionally been estimated by SPF manufacturers.