A few months into the new year, the landscape of the HVACR industry continues to evolve and change in new ways. Expected shifts come from new innovations in technology, market needs for greener products, an unpredictable global economy, supply chain issues and shifting energy demands—all of which promise to make 2023 a very exciting year Read more
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In our continuing Industry Forecast series, we talk with John Reutter, Interim President, Vice President, Finance, Uponor North America, on topics such as the short-term economy, supply chain issues, and lessons learned over the course of the pandemic. Here is our exclusive Q & A with MH: Do you project a turnaround soon or Read more
It’s not just the lumber shortage driving up new home prices. In addition to a hot real estate market, a related boom in building activity in the US is driving a surge in demand for a range of building materials – from drywall and concrete to paint, pipes, and wires – that suppliers can’t get Read more
Hiring, Inflation, Spending, and Travel will Trend Higher The U.S. will add more than 2 million jobs Between April and June, our great nation will add about 700,000 jobs per month on average. If I’m wrong, I’ll still have a job since I own my business, and I won’t be laying me off. If I’m Read more
Economic Nuggets is a monthly analysis from Bernie Markstein, US Chief Economist for Reed Construction Data. He is a Senior Business Economist with extensive experience analyzing, interpreting and forecasting macroeconomic and regional data. His primary experience in analysis and research in housing and financial markets. He was previously the Vice President, Economic Forecasting and Analysis Read more