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Builder confidence moved lower to start the year as affordability concerns continue to weigh heavily with buyers.

The study details important facts and figures, expert opinions, and major developments within the industry. 

As manufacturers continue to implement automation into their operations, they need to access the latest technologies available in this segment, and a new event helps them find these technologies.

The report's three-year outlook highlights investment in automation, cybersecurity, and regulated manufacturing as key drivers of long-term competitiveness.

The packaging adhesives market is set for strong growth, driven by sustainability, e-commerce demand, and innovations across technologies and applications.

Elevated mortgage rates, weak buyer traffic and ongoing supply-side challenges continued to act as a drag on builder confidence in August, as sentiment levels remain in a holding pattern at a low level. 

Single-family housing starts declined in June to the lowest rate since July 2024 as multi-family production showed a significant increase for the month. 

A new report by IDTechEx presents a comprehensive evaluation of how composites are being deployed across the green energy sector. 

A new report from Future Market Insights Inc. reveals that the global polyurethane adhesives market is gaining strong momentum.

A report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau states that overall housing starts increased 1.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units.