February retail sales increased 0.3% seasonally adjusted over January and 4.4% year-over-year as the economy continued to grow.

Although multifamily housing starts are expected to slightly moderate this year and in 2019, production levels are projected to remain stable in a range considered normal, according to experts who presented at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla.

U.S. consumers racked up $92.2 billion in credit card debt during 2017, pushing outstanding balances past $1 trillion for the first time.

The American Society of Interior Designers recently released its 2018 Outlook and State of the Industry report.

The National Retail Federation released its 2018 economic forecast, projecting that retail industry sales will grow between 3.8-4.4% over last year.

The Architecture Billings Index concluded 2017 in positive terrain, with the December reading capping off three straight months of growth.

Construction spending for nonresidential buildings is projected to increase 4% this year and continue at that pace of growth through 2019.

The International Surfaces Event (colloquially known as TISE) kicked off yesterday at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev.

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), produced by the AIA Economics and Market Research Group, concluded the year in positive terrain.

The coming year is expected to be another robust one for residential renovations and repairs with growth accelerating as the year progresses.