Industry News
Homebuilding Industry Prepares for Post-COVID Upswing
As many master-planned communities (MPCs) begin to see a significant pickup in sales, they are “cautiously optimistic” that the homebuilding industry could see a strong recovery in the next year or two. This is according to a recent Forbes article that identifies several trends suggesting “housing will be one of the main sectors that will […]
Trends Show Favorable Growth
According to a recent CNBC report, U.S. consumers are becoming more comfortable as coronavirus restrictions continue to ease across the country. As summer gets underway, air travel and hotel accommodations are beginning to see an uptick in passenger counts and occupancy rates respectively, while restaurants are seeing more diners in recent weeks. Among these consumer […]
Manufacturing News
According to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July, with the overall economy experiencing a third consecutive month of growth. The July 2020 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® indicated that of the 18 manufacturing industries, 13 reported growth in July, with Wood Products and Furniture & Related […]