Improving Residential Market Leads to Larger Homes and an Increase in Property Enhancements6/14/2013
As the once struggling residential market continues to steadily improve, the size of homes has grown in response. This is the case for both high-end and custom homes as well as additions to existing homes. In addition, preferences for accessible spaces in homes—such as open-space layouts and single-floor design—also continue to rise.
Source: The Freedonia Group, Inc. US demand for high-performance flat glass products is forecast to rise 4.4 percent per year to 910 million square feet in 2017, valued at nearly $9.2 billion.
Source: USGlass® Magazine There is no change in the crack system of glass, no matter its various forms.
Source: The Columbian Chemical companies are lobbying Congress to limit government use of proposed, tougher green building codes in the hope that alternative standards may be adopted.
Source: J.D. Power Whether manufacturers have direct interactions with their customers or whether they depend on a dealer base, customers ultimately hold the brand responsible for their satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power & Associates 2013 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study released today.
Source: Home Channel News Denver-based Kodiak Building Partners announced Wednesday the combination of Kodiak and New England Building Supply to expand their merged business in the eastern U.S. market.
Source: Global Post South Korea's antitrust watchdog said Monday that it has fined two major domestic plate glass makers a combined 38.42 billion won (US$34.24 million) for colluding on product prices.
Source: Window & Door A rebound in new home construction has helped residential window and door sales get back on the road to recovery, according to a new report from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association. Prepared by Ducker Worldwide, the AAMA/WDMA 2012/2013 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast now sees even bigger gains for residential fenestration demand in 2013 and beyond, as remodeling and replacement activity begins to come back as well.
Stephen Gold, President and CEO of Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI), delivered a keynote presentation on the recovery of the U.S. manufacturing industry during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Summer Conference, held in Rosemont, IL, June 10-13.
Source: The Economic Times The government has initiated a probe into alleged dumping of a particular variety of glass, used in interior construction in suspended ceiling and partition applications, by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and UAE following complaints by domestic players.
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