Market Insights

Poll results: On sustainability
Here's where sustainability ranks among company goals.
Pending home sales see slight growth
Affordable regions, including the South and Midwest, are leading a housing recovery.

Opinion
Guest Column: Two years that changed the industry
Yesler CEO Matt Meyers weighs in on short and long-term changes in the LBM industry, including technology.
Market Insights
Construction input prices see slight January climb
Softwood lumber prices are down 44.1% compared to a year ago.
Market Insights
EYE on RETAIL: Supply chain execs are rising to the challenge
Leaders are turning to leading-edge technology to overcome obstacles.
News
Easing mortgage rates help lift builder confidence
Home builder sentiment increased for the second consecutive month, the NAHB reports.
News
NAHB continues the fight for affordable housing
The association tells Congress that building more homes and apartments could help tame inflation.
News
ABC: More than 500,000 construction workers needed in 2023
The escalated demand is in addition to the current level of above-average job openings.
News
EYE on RETAIL: Cargo imports expected to see big drop
The slowdown arrives as retailers are importing less merchandise amid the slowing U.S. economy.
Opinion
Poll results: A stovetop debate
Majority of readers rally in support of the gas burner.
News
Poll question: A stovetop debate
Gas burners are feeling the heat. What should be done?
Financial
EYE on RETAIL: Construction prices ease in December
Overall construction input prices are 7.9% higher than a year ago.
News
Single-family starts jump ahead
December 2022 multifamily permits see a 7.1% increase from the prior month.
News
JCHS: Remodeling, repair spending to see sizeable slowdown
Homeowners are likely to pull back on high-end projects with a focus placed on necessary replacements.