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Home Builders Warn of Significant Affordability Declines

May 12, 2022May 17, 20229 months ago191 Views 0 Comments 3 min read

Current Conditions Indicate Big Affordability Drop from First Three Months of Year Housing affordability posted a modest gain for average

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Construction Job Openings Approach 400,000

May 10, 2022May 17, 20229 months ago201 Views 0 Comments 0 min read

The construction labor market remains tight, approaching an all-time high, as the industry sees a rising number of job openings

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States with the Highest, Fastest-Growing Construction Wages

May 3, 2022May 13, 20229 months ago179 Views 0 Comments 1 min read

As previously reported, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries. The national average

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First-Time Home Buyers Are Taking a Step Back

April 21, 2022May 12, 20229 months ago163 Views 0 min read

The share of adults planning to purchase a home within a year fell for a third straight quarter to 13%.

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Housing Market at Inflection Point as Builder Confidence Continues to Fall

April 18, 2022May 6, 202210 months ago90 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

Rapidly rising interest rates combined with ongoing home price increases and higher construction costs continue to take a toll on

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Highest Paid Occupations in Construction in 2021

April 11, 2022May 12, 202210 months ago105 Views 1 min read

Half of payroll workers in construction earn more than $49,070, and the top 25% make at least $75,820, according to

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Residential Building Worker Wages on the Rise

April 5, 2022May 12, 202210 months ago125 Views 0 min read

Average hourly earnings for residential building workers continue to rise as the construction labor market remains tight. According to the

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Baywood Real Wood Mosaics

July 6, 2021May 6, 20222 years ago397 Views 1 min read

Architectural Ceramics is now offering their Baywood Collection.  Baywood is a very special collection of real wood mosaics.  This super

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Pressure Treated Lumber Shortage and Cost Increase

July 16, 2020May 6, 20223 years ago1096 Views 2 min read

Got a deck, fence, dock or other project in the works?  If you are using pressure treated lumber on any

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Japanese Inspired Tile

July 15, 2020May 6, 20223 years ago1209 Views 1 min read

Architectural Ceramics recently spotlighted their Manta Collection. We’re all spending more time at home lately. Transform your space into an escape-worthy

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Quick View: FastCap My Grip

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FastCap KISS Drill System

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Woodpeckers OneTIME Tool – CLAMPZILLA JR.

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Woodpeckers Clamping Squares Plus & CSP Clamps

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Spotlight: Sparrow Woodworking

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Clean & Restore Teak in 5 Easy Steps

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Accutrax SharpDraw Pencil

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