ABC reports decline in Construction Backlog Indicator Construction backlog hits its lowest level since August 2022. Construction loses 9,000 jobs in MarchWhile residential construction lost 7,000 positions in March, hires have increased by 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. Construction job openings rise The industry had 412,000 openings in February. DMSi Software buys Millwork Development DMSi, which serves the building materials industry, purchases e-catalog company. Westlake Royal Building Products launches Pros Perks program The loyalty program rewards contractors who purchase product brands from Westlake Royal. Pending home sales see slight growth Affordable regions, including the South and Midwest, are leading a housing recovery. Housing and Building Products: the webinar replay Experts from John Burns Real Estate Consulting discuss the short and long-term implications of the current business environment. New home sales move ahead in February The average sales price for homes sold in February moved upward by nearly 4%. Existing-home sales soar by 14.5% in February February sales mark the end of 12 straight months of declines. Housing starts rebound in February Starts for buildings with five units or more jumped ahead 24.1% for the month. First Previous 14 15 16 17 18 Next Last
