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  • February Dodge Index Points to Slower Growth in Commercial Building
    March 20, 2018
    The Dodge Momentum Index increased 0.5 percent in February to 146.9 from the revised January reading of 146.2, according to a March 7 release from Dodge Construction Data. The month saw an 8.2 percent increase in the institutional component, while the commercial component contracted 4.8 percent. “The commercial component has declined for two consecutive months, and while this should not lead to...

  • Economist Jeff Dietrich Forecasts Strong U.S. Construction Spending through 2019 at GlassBuild America
    September 30, 2015
    The U.S. economy will grow through 2018, with commercial construction experiencing gains through 2019 or 2020, according to economist Jeff Dietrich, senior analyst for the Institute of Trend Research. Dietrich spoke yesterday at the Glazing Executives Forum during GlassBuild America: The Glass Window and Door Expo. While economies around the world are struggling, the fundamentals of the U...

  • Flat Glass Market Size Set to Top $124 Billion by 2022
    September 1, 2015
    Global Flat Glass market is expected to reach $124.14 billion by 2022, according to a new study by Grand View Research Inc. Rising awareness regarding benefits of glass usage in building and construction including safety, security and energy savings is expected to drive flat glass market over the forecast period.Product innovations in terms of improved characteristics coupled with introduction of...

  • Security Glass Market in China Expected to Grow 16.7 Percent by 2016
    October 14, 2013
    The security glass market in China is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate of 16.7 percent between 2012-2016, according to the recent report "Bulletproof Security Glass Market in China 2012-2016" from Research and Markets. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the growing demand from the financial services industry, and increased demand for one-way bulletproof...

  • Construction Employment Improves in 35 States
    September 23, 2013
    Construction employment increased in 26 states between July and August, and in 35 states for the year, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America, published in a Sept. 20 report. The AGC remains cautious, however, as construction employment remains below peak levels in most states.“While we would all like to see even more robust growth, it...

  • ABI Shows Growth in Design Activity
    September 20, 2013
    The American Institute of Architects reported the August Architectural Billings Index showed faster growth in design activity nationally, with a score of 53.8, up from a mark of 52.7 in July. The growth reflects an increase in demand for design services, according to the report. “As business conditions at architecture firms have improved eleven out of the past twelve months, it is fair to say...

  • Global Flat Glass Market to See 9 Percent Annual Growth through 2016
    September 16, 2013
    The global flat glass market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 9.34 percent from 2012 to 2016, driven by increased demand from the construction and automotive sectors, according a forecast report from TechNavio, released Sept. 6. The report covers market trends, market drivers, challenges to growth, market opportunities and threats, and additional information about key vendors in the...

  • China’s Low-E Glass Output Up 33 Percent in 2012
    September 3, 2013
    Boosted by demand for energy-efficient building, output of low-emissivity glass in China increased by 33.3 percent in 2012, according to the Research and Markets Global and Chinese Low-E Glass Industry Report, 2013-2016 report. In 2012, more than 20 new low-E production lines came online, and a large number of low-E lines are expected to begin operating in 2013 and 2014, according to the report.

  • Joint AAMA/WDMA Report Shows Slow Nonresidential Growth in 2012
    September 3, 2013
    The American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association have jointly released the August update to the AAMA/WDMA 2012/2013 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast, according to an Aug. 30 AAMA release.The updated report shows nonresidential construction activity experienced slow growth during 2012, though the net effect was negligible in...

  • Construction Economists Continue to Project Growth into 2014
    May 13, 2013
    Overall construction will continue to experience growth—perhaps even accelerated growth—through 2014, according to economists during Reed Construction Data's mid-year forecast, "Riding the Roller Coaster: Ups and downs in construction, spending, materials and labor." The forecast webinar took place May 9 and the archived presentation is available for online viewing. "Commercial construction...
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