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Registration Opens for KBIS NAHB Show

by Isidora Silva

Registration Opens for KBIS NAHB Show Registration is now open for the combined KBIS and NAHB International Builders’ Show slated for February 2‑4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The co‑located event will feature thousands of exhibiting brands across more than a million net square feet, with attendance expected to exceed one hundred thousand industry professionals. Discounted passes available through September Prospective attendees can lock in special rates until the end of…

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Nonresidential construction hiring stays strong in July Nonresidential construction maintained hiring momentum in July, adding 20,000 jobs according to Associated Builders and Contractors. The broader construction sector gained 22,000 positions on net during the month, a figure driven largely by growth in specific specialized trades. On a year-over-year basis, the industry has expanded by 82,000 jobs, representing a 1.0% increase in employment. Specialty Trades Lead Expansion Gains were recorded across…

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Adapting to Change: Navigating the Current Real Estate Market during COVID-19

by mikuah

The current real estate market is facing unprecedented challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Companies in the industry are having to adapt quickly to changing consumer demands and government regulations in order to survive. One of the biggest changes in the market has been the shift towards remote work. With many employees now working from home, the demand for larger homes in suburban and rural areas has increased. This…

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Butterfly and First Baptist Redefine Vertical Living

Vancouver’s 57‑story Butterfly + First Baptist complex redefines vertical living, blending heritage...

Alejandra Carrasco Sep 7, 2026 Artisan Profiles

Butterfly and First Baptist Redefine Vertical Living

A 57-story residential tower rising above a century-old church is reshaping how Vancouver thinks about vertical living. The Butterfly + First Baptist Church Complex combines market-rate apartments, affordable rental housing, and a restored heritage landmark into a single...

development that its architects say redefines what a high-rise can do for a city. Spanning 605,000 square feet, the project unites a Gothic Revival landmark with modern high-rise living. Nature Above the City The tower's most striking feature runs through...

Tile demand rises in key industries

Tile demand increases in key industries as commercial construction market grows 4.8%...

Trinidad Martinez Sep 2, 2026 Tile Traditions

Tile demand rises in key industries

T ile demand rises in key industries The commercial construction market is sending a mixed but encouraging message for 2026 and 2027, with some sectors slowing while others are poised for significant growth. According to BLD Marketing’s 2026-2027 Mid-Year...

Commercial Construction Market Forecast, commercial construction overall is projected to grow 4.8% in 2026 and 5.8% in 2027. Nonresidential construction as a whole is forecast to decline slightly by 0.3% this year before returning to 3.0% growth in 2027. The...

Anatolia and Aeterna return to Cersaie in September

Anatolia and Aeterna return to Cersaie 2026 with expanded porcelain and sintered...

Alejandra Carrasco Aug 31, 2026 Handmade Decor

Anatolia and Aeterna return to Cersaie in September

A natolia and Aeterna return to Cersaie in September Anatolia and Aeterna will return to Cersaie 2026 from September 21 to 25, presenting an expanded portfolio of porcelain and sintered surfaces to the international design community. The companies will...

showcase new color introductions, collection debuts, and previews of upcoming products at Hall 16, Stand C22-D21 in Bologna, Italy. The exhibition highlights Anatolia’s continued investment in surface innovation, combining advanced manufacturing capabilities with design-driven product development. Introducing new materials to...

Housing Affordability Slips on Higher Rates

Housing affordability declines as mortgage rates rise, construction costs increase, and economic...

Trinidad Martinez Aug 28, 2026 Tile Traditions

Housing Affordability Slips on Higher Rates

H ousing Affordability Slips on Higher Rates Housing affordability took a step backwards in the second quarter, with higher mortgage rates, rising construction costs, and economic uncertainty making homeownership more challenging, according to the National Association of Home Builders...

(NAHB) and Wells Fargo. Rising Costs Push Affordability Down A family earning the national median income of $106,800 needed 34% of its income to cover the mortgage payment on a median-priced new home in the second quarter, up from 32%...