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Sales of New Single-Family Homes Increased in March

April 28, 2023

Lower mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped to push new home sales.

Report Predicts Remodeling Market Revenue to Exceed $6 Trillion By 2032

April 26, 2023

According to a report released by Global Market Insights Inc., the remodeling market is expected to grow significantly over the next 10 years.

Report Shows Growth in Global Label Demand

April 26, 2023

New Alexander Watson Associates study focuses on demand in labeling and product decoration.

Single-Family Construction Slows in Post-Covid Hot Markets

December 9, 2022

Findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) show the increase in single-family home building activity that occurred in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has declined over the past 12 months.

Builder Confidence Moves Higher for Fourth Straight Month

Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point higher to 84 in December.

December 23, 2021

Despite inflation concerns and ongoing production bottlenecks, builder confidence edged higher for the fourth consecutive month on strong consumer demand and limited existing inventory.

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.

U.S. Electronics Manufacturers May Exit the Defense Market Due to Costs Associated with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Over one-third (33%) of respondents to an industry survey conducted by IPC say the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification will weaken the U.S. defense electronics industrial base, while 18% are unsure.

June 25, 2021

In a recent IPC industry survey and report, 24% of electronic manufacturers say the costs and burdens of compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification may force them out of the U.S. Department of Defense’s supply chain.