Statistics Canada (StatsCan) reported that on a year-over-year basis (Sept. 23 – Sept. 24) the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in […]
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Non-Residential Construction Backlog and Construction Confidence Index Both Increased in September
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a national construction industry trade association representing more than 23,000 members, reported on Tuesday […]
Rayonier Advanced Materials Provides Update on the Fire at Its Jesup, GA, Facility
Rayonier Advanced Materials provided an update on an isolated fire that occurred at its Jesup, Georgia, pulp mill on Friday, October 11th.
CSX Transportation Provides Update on Hurricane Milton Recovery Efforts
CSX Transportation on Friday (10-11-24) afternoon, provided an update on their recovery efforts from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Milton, […]
U.S. Asking Rents Increase Year-Over-Year but Declined Month-Over-Month in September
Redfin reported that according to their latest data, year-over-year the typical U.S. asking rent increased 0.6% in September to $1,634. […]
U.S. National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update – as of Monday 14 th October 2024
The U.S. National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) provided a wildfire update on Monday (10-14-24). As of this morning, wildland fire […]
Georgia Timber Losses From Hurricane Helene Estimated at $1.28 billion
The Georgia Forestry Commission said Hurricane Helene passed over 8.9 million acres, with an initial monetary impact on timber resources estimated at $1.28 billion.
Metsä announces closure of Finnish Plywood Mill
Metsä Wood plans to discontinue plywood production at its mill in Suolahti, Finland, due to poor profitability.
Prices for Inputs to New US Residential Construction Declined in September
Prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—decreased 0.6% in September. Year-over-year, the PPI was down 0.1%.
U.S. Producer Price Index for Final Demand Unchanged Month-Over-Month but Up Year-Over-Year in September
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday (10-11-24), that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand, seasonally […]