The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows prices for materials used in door and window manufacturing, by…
March
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Nearly 800 to Lose Jobs at Home Depot
The Home Depot filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) in late January, alerting the state of Georgia that 797 employees will lose their…
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The Final Countdown
As 2025 draws to a close, the staff at [DWM] magazine looks back at the biggest stories of the year. What makes a story worthy…
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Want Happier Workers? Focus on Training and Scheduling, Report Suggests
A number of fenestration-related companies made news in 2025 as top employers. In March, Magid Glove & Safety made USA Today’s Top USA Workplace list…
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Window to Woes: Q1 Reports Reveal Declines for Major Suppliers
The first financial quarter of the year for most companies ended with March and as results trickle out, so far, they’re less than inspiring. Builders…
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How One Company Aims to Infuse Windows With a Natural Wonder
In March of this year, under the direction of a new presidential administration, the U.S. raised tariffs on aluminum from 10% to 25%, while maintaining…
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In Pursuit of the Perfect Patio Door Screen
It’s March, and spring is in the air. As I write this, I’ve got most of the windows in my house thrown open to let…
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Women’s History Month Kicks off with Women in Construction Week
The United States Congress has acknowledged March as Women's History Month for nearly 40 years now—a move that’s been regularly backed by presidential proclamation since…
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NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI Shows Builders “Cautiously Optimistic”
High construction costs and elevated interest rates continue to hamper housing affordability, but March had builders showing a “cautious optimism,” as demand shifts to the…
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REHAU Group Sells Business in Russia
After announcing in March that it would scale down its operations in Russia in a controlled manner, REHAU Group will now sell its business in…