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New Home Sales Rise to Highest Level This Year

Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose in May according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

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New Homes Strengthen Economy, Spur Job Growth

NAHB research shows that building 100 single-family homes in a typical metro area creates 297 full-time jobs and generates $28 million in wage and business income and $11.1 million in federal, state and local tax revenue.

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New Homes Attract Consumers Looking to Save on Energy Costs

Spray polyurethane contractors can assist new homeowners in saving money on energy costs.

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New Construction Starts Climb 13 Percent

New construction starts in October advanced 13% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $591.1 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

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New Study Suggests Strong Outlook for Green Homes

The 2015 study, which surveyed 232 builders and remodelers from across the U.S., demonstrates that they recognize the benefits of green building

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Plastics Make It Possible® Unveils New "Tiny House" That's Big On Energy Efficiency At The California Science Center

"Tiny House Nation's" Zack Giffin Builds 170-Square-Foot House Showcasing Plastics, Energy Savings

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Housing Markets Continue to Recover at Modest Pace

Housing market recovery bodes well for the spray polyurethane industry.

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Builder Confidence Continues to Rise

Builder confidence is at its highest since October 2005.

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New Construction Starts in July Hold Steady

By major sector, nonresidential building showed slight improvement following its lackluster June performance, while residential building maintained the strengthening trend witnessed over the past several months

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Roofing Demand and Construction of New Housing Units to Surge by 2019, Reports Say

Plastic roofing is expected to experience above-average demand as its use in low-slope applications increases., while declines in average household size will still allow the number of households in the world to increase 1.6 percent annually, boosting demand for new housing.

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