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NKBA study projects strong year-end

Supply chain issues and material shortages temper industry’s outlook despite continued strong market.

December 13, 2021

While the overall kitchen and bath industry continues to show healthy growth for the year, the overall index is down 4% quarter over quarter as lingering issues caused by the pandemic seem to be catching up to consumer sentiment. Despite this, the industry is coming off of a record-breaking quarter of growth in Q2, which has fueled projections for the year at around 12% growth in sales year-over-year, with many members still encouraged about future growth in 2022.

Latest in ASA economic update webinar series

Construction outlook: A tale of multiple cities

August 11, 2020

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Chief economist Dr. Chris Kuehl will share some of the latest trends in construction on Wednesday August 12.

ASA COVID-19 Town Hall Series

NAHB’s Jerry Howard answers ASA member questions

June 10, 2020

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ASA’s Mike Miazga is back with another COVID-19 Recovery Town Hall interview session. This time, Mike is joined by National Association of Homebuilders President and CEO Jerry Howard, who answers a bevy of ASA member questions related to the construction/homebuilding market coming out of the pandemic.

Navigating and mitigating the impact of COVID-19

Four tips from construction management experts to be better prepared

March 25, 2020

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As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across countries and industries, the commercial construction industry has found varied methods to adapt to changes in workforce, funding and supply chains. Project and construction managers need to not only adapt to the impacts of the current climate, but reconsider plans in order to help mitigate ongoing damages and delays.

Dodge Momentum Index dips in April

May 14, 2019

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The Dodge Momentum Index fell 0.5% in April to 144.3 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 145.1.

March 2019 State Construction Employment 12-Month Change

Construction employment increases in 38 states from March 2018 to March 2019 ...

while 29 states add construction jobs between February and March.

April 20, 2019

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Texas and West Virginia have biggest number and percent of annual job gains as Louisiana and Vermont lag; Washington has largest one-month gains, while Pennsylvania and Vermont experience worst losses.

Chart NAHB Wells Fargo HMI and Single-Family Housing Starts

Builder confidence edges higher in April

April 18, 2019

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Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point to 63 in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released on April 16, 2019. Sentiment levels have held in the low 60s for the past three months.