Shortages of key building materials-such as lumber and wall board-are a major barrier to a more robust recovery for the new-home industry, according to David Crowe, chief economist of the National ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider bringing together technology and people for the heavy building industry, recognizes the ...

Materials firms across the U.S. are being challenged by a shortage of antimony trioxide (ATO) flame retardants. The material mainly is supplied to the U.S. from China, but trade disputes that first ...

Farmers needing some construction work done should be willing to open their wallets as well their calendars. Prices for building materials have risen to levels never seen before, and contractors are ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Material and labor shortages are contributing to Madison's housing crisis. Madison has a vacancy rate of roughly 3.6%, a health vacancy rate is 5%. This can make housing expensive and ...