Builder sentiment continued to slip in February as the industry grapples with ongoing building material production bottlenecks that are raising construction costs and delaying projects.
It was 1937 when Rodolfo Squinzi founded his building materials business in the outskirts of Milan with seven staff members and the support of his wife Elsa. That is how Mapei — Materiali Ausiliari Per l'Edilizia e l'Industria — was first established, setting off on a path that would lead it to become a multinational company championing Italian excellence all over the world.
While many economists expect inflation to moderate over the course of 2022, as of now, there is effectively no relief in sight for the nation’s contractors, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
On February 15 at 11:30 am EST, experts will discuss supply chain issues, material cost increases, product availability, substitutions, and built-up demand.
While everyone is vying for center stage with new visuals and longer, wider planks at The International Surface Event, Mohawk brought a number of innovative technologies and product stories to market in each of its brands. Aladdin Commercial, the main street commercial division, is moving toward a more design-centric approach that gives RSAs more range when it comes to product offerings.
Metroflor President Russ Rogg said he applauds the distributor partners for their 2021 achievements especially considering the challenges with the supply chain resulting from the pandemic.
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