Building Products blog posts

What exactly can companies in the building material manufacturing industry do to mitigate the impact increasing raw material expenses?  Here are some creative solutions in use today.Read More

Clay and refractory building materials and ceramics manufacturing saw hard-fought growth of 2.7 percent annually from 2011 to 2016, according to IBISWorld, despite turbulence experienced by its industrial customers and a …Read More

All businesses retain value one of two ways: capturing revenue at the right moment or avoiding costly risk before it hits company coffers. What opportunities and dangers on the horizon should U.S. glass manufacturers strive toward or …Read More

It’s easy to forget that, connected though they may be, building materials and construction are two distinct industries. That said, they almost always experience similar economic challenges or act as augurs to one …Read More

Shelter is a basic human necessity, but in many parts of the world so is high-speed internet. Building materials manufacturers, as fundamental as their industry is to civilization, must open themselves up to adaptation in the face of …Read More

Things are really heating up in the world of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. According to analysis from Research and Markets, the U.S. HVAC industry will generate nearly $70 billion in revenue over the next six years. What …Read More

Companies manufacturing hardwood flooring have struggled to right themselves since the housing market crash in 2008. After all, when real estate underperforms, so too will home goods producers of all kinds. Though the housing market …Read More

The home appliance market has a lot to celebrate: As the housing market continues to recover – however slowly – new homeowners with disposable incomes will seek brand-new appliances to furnish their spaces. Yet, appliance …Read More

Home remodeling can serve utilitarian purposes as well as personal aesthetics. Because of this, market success for businesses that produce kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures, doors, and windows is highly contingent on consumer …Read More

Out of all other home goods manufacturers, the plumbing fixture sector has perhaps the strongest ties to the economy. What does the current U.S. economic status spell for plumbing, and how can businesses prepare for what’s to …Read More