Prices of materials and services used in new nonresidential construction leaped nearly 21 percent in April from year-ago levels, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. 

LuxeHome, the world’s largest collection of premier boutiques for home building and renovation, located on the first floor of the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, welcomes Vadara Quartz Distributed by UGM Surfaces to its Design Resource Center (Suite 163).

Armstrong Flooring, a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative flooring solutions, recently awarded its latest round of Brass Ring Awards for excellence amongst elite commercial contractors. 

Total construction starts rose 9% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.013 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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.

To kick off the pilot program, 10 local home builder associations (HBAs) will work with local Boys & Girls Clubs to mentor young men and women, showcase the multiple career opportunities available in the home building industry and help guide them to choose a career in residential construction.

The suburban shift for single-family home buying precipitated in large part by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year continues but new data reveals that higher density markets are making a comeback as well.

The new mobile-friendly site helps flooring installers specify and install the right products for any size project. 

The company said the acquisition of ProCoat fits into Inside Edge’s strategy to offer a full range of services to customers across multiple market segments. 

The warehouse will house Nemo Tile + Stone’s vast portfolio of surfacing materials, while the adjacent showroom will be stocked with visual assets, such as tile boards showcasing floor and wall tile, along with dealer displays to best highlight the products available.