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Purchasing Managers’ Index Rose to 55.6% in July
Tempe, AZ, September 1, 2026—The Manufacturing PMI registered 55.6 percent in July, 2.3 percentage points above the June figure and the highest reading since May 2022 (55.9%),…Construction Spending Declined 0.5% in July
Washington, DC, September 1, 2026—Construction spending during July 2026 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,157.6 billion, 0.5% below the revised June estimate of…Realtor.com Ranks New Construction Markets Most Attractive to Out-of-Town Buyers
Washington, DC, September 1, 2026—Based on data from the latest New-Construction Insights report from Realtor.com, out-of-town buyers are driving the new construction market. Interest was measured by…Job Openings Virtually Flat in July at 7.3 Million
Washington, DC, September 1, 2026—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.3 million in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.Top 10 New Residential Construction Metros for 2026 Named
Washington, DC, August 31, 2026–The United States is still short an estimated four million homes, and closing that gap through new residential construction remains critical to keeping…Americans Leaving Areas with High Risk of Poor Air Quality
Seattle, WA, August 31, 2026—Americans are moving away from places facing high risk of poor air quality, but at a slower pace than during the pandemic, reports…NTCA to Offer 9 Regional Programs & 16 Workshops in September
Flowood, MS, August 31, 2026 — In September, NTCA will offer nine regional programs and 16 free evening workshops.Canadian-U.S. Trade War to Impact Several Flooring Categories
Washington, DC, August 28, 2026—The new U.S.–Canada tariff actions will impact the flooring industry but do not cover every flooring product uniformly.Consumer Sentiment Declined 6.3% to 51.7 in August
Ann Arbor, MI, August 28, 2027—Consumer sentiment declined 6.3% to 51.7 in August, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers. This represents…DCO Opens Location & Warehouse in Savannah
Athens, GA, August 27, 2026—DCO has opened a new Savannah location and operational warehouse.
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