Victoria News reports that the Catalyst Crofton Paper Excellence mill will remain temporarily shut down through the month of August.
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US Census Bureau Releases Q2 Residential Vacancies and Homeownership Report
The national vacancy rates in Q2 were 6.3% for rental housing and 0.7% for homeowner housing. Year-over-year, the Q2 rental vacancy rate of 6.3% was higher than the 5.6% rate in 2022Q2.
Mortgage Applications Decline in the Week Ending July 28th
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage loan application volume decreased 3.0% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
Construction Sector Employment Changed Little in June
The construction labor market experienced little change in the number of job openings in June. The count of open construction jobs declined to 374,000.
ADP® Reports Increased Private Sector Employment but Slower Compensation Growth in July
Nonfarm private sector employment increased by 324,000 jobs in July and annual pay was up 6.2% year-over-year, according to the ADP® National Employment Report™.
US Monthly Construction Spending Increased Month-Over-Month and Year-Over-Year in June
Total construction spending during June was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $1,938.4 billion, 0.5% above the revised May estimate of $1,929.6 billion.
First-Time Homebuyers Continue to Struggle to Find Affordable Starter Homes
Redfin reported that a first-time homebuyers must earn approximately $64,500 per year to afford a typical US “starter” home. Year-over-year, the earning level is up 13%, or $7,200.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Declined Year-Over-Year in June
According to the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), in June, Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) declined 39.0% year-over-year in value to US$292.0 million in June.
Multifamily Lending Declined 2022, The Mortgage Bankers Association Reports
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that 2,242 different multifamily lenders provided a total of $480.1 billion in new mortgages for apartment buildings with five or more units.
Potential Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Modular Construction
It is anticipated that artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize the construction industry, including the field of modular construction.