Economic Development

Seven Years After Katrina, New Orleans Ninth Ward Still Struggling

When it comes to rebuilding, can New Orleans put the ball in the end zone? More

Posted on
Study Indicates Composite Decking Set to Surge

A recent Freedonia Group study indicates that consumersí desire for low maintenance will see composite and plastic decks leading the growth of the deck market to 2016. More

Posted on
Study Indicates Composite Decking Set to Surge

A recent Freedonia Group study indicates that consumers' desire for low maintenance will see composite and plastic decks leading the growth of the deck market to 2016. More

Posted on
Robust Improvement for Housing Is Lifting Economic Growth

With data in from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), it is becoming clear that home building is a leading source of economic growth for 2012. More

Posted on
Survey: Remodelers, Builders Optimistic About Housing Market, Economic Growth

A recent survey of over 2,000 professionals in the housing and construction fields seems to coincide with the sunny outlook offered by a number of economists, mainly that the housing market has already hit bottom and things are starting to improve. More

Posted on
Window & Door Sales Seen Heading Up

Window, door, and skylight manufacturers and dealers count on an expanding new-home construction market, and growing renovation activity, to lift sales. More

Posted on
Resources for Health Care Tax Credits

How will the small-business health care tax credit make a difference for you? We give you the resources to stay informed about health care reform developments in each state. More

Posted on
Top Issues for Remodelers: NARI Lobbyist Talks About Legislation and Regulatory Issues

NARI lobbyist Tom Sullivan talks lead paint, taxes, and energy efficiency. More

Posted on
Window Sales Fall In Year After Tax Credits Expire

What many people in the window replacement business suspected is now official. More

Posted on
Hanley Wood RRI: Stalled Growth but Q4 and Beyond Should See Rebound

On a national scale, remodeling and replacement activity remained steady in Q1 2012, according to the latest Residential Remodeling Index (RRI) by Hanley Wood. More

RSS
Close X