The Economic Scorecard A Look Beyond the Headlines Reveals More Economic Tailwinds Than Headwinds for Fenestration by Michael Collins Depending on where you get…
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Remodeling Growth Expected to Downshift in Late 2026, Harvard JCHS Says
While the remodeling sector has shown resilience amid elevated mortgage rates and limited home sales, research indicates that growth rates are likely to “downshift” in…
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Shutdown Ends, but Construction Leaders Warn Recovery Won’t Be Instant
The recent lapse in federal funding is now over, as legislation extends most agencies through Jan. 30, and others through September 2026. But economic and…
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Consumer Confidence Waivers in June
The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) recently reported that, after a strong rebound in May, consumer confidence began trending downward again in June. Consumers remain…
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How Is the Political Climate Affecting Replacement Windows?
The current political landscape has some impacts on the replacement industry. And as is the case with anything, some impacts are positive, while others are…
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How Does the Presidential Election Impact Replacement Windows?
I think we are somehow fortunate that the presidential election cycle has been somewhat condensed this time around, with Kamala Harris entering the race “late.”…
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From the Editor January/February 2024
No Longer on Edge: Economically Speaking, Conditions Outweigh the Consequences By Drew Vass If there’s anything I’ve learned from recent years (and middle age), it…
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Jobs Report Shows Fewer Workers Needed, Except Construction
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest job openings and labor turnover summary this week, showing that fewer employers are in need…
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We are Halfway ‘Home.’ What’s the Year Looking Like?
As we start down the back half of the year (Where did the time go?), I always like to do a review of what went…
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Shake That Can
Growing up, my grandfather was a superhero to me. I would spend weekends and summers helping him and learning the lessons that can only be…