Texas and Louisiana have the largest number and percent of 12-month increases, while California and Alaska lag; Florida and New Mexico lead in monthly gains, while New Jersey and Maine have the biggest and steepest losses.
Home Depot reported higher first-quarter sales and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook as consumers continued spending on home improvement projects despite housing affordability pressures
Home Depot reported higher first-quarter sales and modest comparable sales growth as it reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook amid ongoing housing market pressure.
A-Squared Marketing rebrands with expanded AI search optimization services aimed at helping contractors strengthen online visibility and customer engagement.
Suspended ceilings demand precision, code compliance and tight field coordination. Our Top 25 Ceiling Contractors are leading the way—delivering high-quality installations while managing labor, materials and complex project schedules across diverse markets. See which firms are setting the standard for efficiency, safety and consistent performance.
TopBuild’s Q1 results show commercial demand offsetting weak housing, as the company prepares to combine with QXO and expand its reach in building products.
Ceiling contractors gathered in Grapevine, Texas, pointing to steady demand, rising data center work and a focus on education, technology and workforce development.
Read highlights of the Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA) Summit, which emphasized education, technology and cautious optimism amid steady demand and evolving market conditions.
T-P Acoustics claimed the 2026 Contractor Challenge belt at CISCA Summit, showcasing speed and craftsmanship in a high-energy competition featuring eight top acoustical contracting teams.
T-P Acoustics claimed the 2026 Contractor Challenge crown at the 2026 CISCA Summit, showcasing speed and craftsmanship in a high-energy competition featuring eight top acoustical contracting teams.
Economic uncertainty, labor constraints and AI-driven disruption are reshaping the outlook for specialty contractors, with potential impacts on pricing, hiring and project demand.
At the 2026 CISCA Summit, longtime forecaster Bob Treadway outlined what ceiling contractors should watch next—from recession risk and inflation pressures to shifting workforce dynamics and the growing role of technology.
$17B acquisition expands QXO into insulation installation and contractor networks, highlighting growing convergence across insulation and waterproofing