Jack Bjorklund
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By Jack Bjorklund / January 4, 2022
James Hardie Survey: Extreme Weather and Millennial Spending Are Driving Factors in Home Renovation Boom
James Hardie Industries has released the results of a nationwide survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners, revealing the driving...
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By Jack Bjorklund / January 4, 2022
NAHB: Private Residential Spending Increases in November 2021
According to a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) study of Census Construction Spending data, total private residential...
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By Jack Bjorklund / December 27, 2021
Zillow: 2022 Housing Predictions & Hot Takes
We don’t expect the housing market to reach the tremendous heights of 2021, but we do expect it...
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By Jack Bjorklund / December 15, 2021
NAHB: Home Builder Confidence at Peak on Year’s End
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence in the...
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By Jack Bjorklund / December 9, 2021
JOLTS: Construction Job Openings Surge to Record High
The labor market remains tight, particularly in the construction industry. The number of unfilled construction jobs surged to...
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By Jack Bjorklund / December 7, 2021
Orgill Reach More Than 1 Million Items Available to Retailers in its Ecommerce Database
Orgill scored a critical milestone in its efforts to help independent merchants improve their eCommerce capabilities during the...
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By Jack Bjorklund / December 3, 2021
Zillow: Homebuilders Still Playing Catchup During Construction Boom
We have officially entered a housing permit boom, and homebuilder optimism is near an all-time high. A new...
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By Jack Bjorklund / November 20, 2021
ABC: Detailed Report on Contractor’s Tech Usage
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) issued its first Tech Report, a study of the new technologies and...
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By Jack Bjorklund / November 17, 2021
NAHB: Homebuilder Confidence Exceeds Expectations, Buyer Demand Remains Strong
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), home builders’ confidence exceeds...
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By Jack Bjorklund / November 17, 2021
Building Materials Prices Increased at a Record Year-to-Date Rate Through October
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report, prices for goods used in...