September Architectural Billings Continue to Increase
The September Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased one point from August to 56.6 according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Economics & Market Research Group. A score below 50 indicates a decline in billings. Design contracts fell 1.9 points from August to 54.7. August billings were in positive territory across all geographic regions but
U.S. Home Sales Up in September
U.S. sales of new single-family homes in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000, up 14% from August but down 17.6% from the comparable month last year. The seasonally adjusted estimate of new homes for sale at the end of September was 379,000, representing a 5.7-month supply at the current sales rate.
Canadian Housing Starts Trend Lower in September
The monthly standalone seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of Canadian housing starts in September was 251,151 units, down 4.4 % from August. The SAAR of urban starts fell 4.5% from August to 223,055. Multiple urban starts declined 4% to 165,861 and single-family levels dropped 5.9% from August to 57,194. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
August Canadian Furniture and Building Material Supply Sales Mixed
Canadian retail furniture store sales in August fell 2.7% from July to $1.2 billion (CAD) but increased 14.6% from the same month in 2020. Building material dealers sales increased 2.8% from July to $3.8 billion but were 0.2% lower than the previous year. Total Canadian retail sales rose 2.1% to $57.2 billion from July and
CPA Virtual Fall Meeting General Session Held October 19
CPA hosted a virtual General Session of the Fall Meeting on October 19th, a peer-led panel titled “Navigating Business Beyond a Pandemic from the CPA Member Perspective.” The panel included Erik Christensen, Swiss Krono; Bernhard Ebner, Egger; Tammy Polovic, Omnova Solutions; and Elliott Savage, Seemac. CPA Vice Chairman, Steve Carroll of Arauco moderated this session
September Safety Report Now Available
The September 2021 Safety Report is now available
September Architectural Billings Continue to Increase
The September Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased one point from August to 56.6 according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Economics & Market Research Group. A score below 50 indicates a decline in billings. Design contracts fell 1.9 points from August to 54.7. August billings were in positive territory across all geographic regions but
U.S. Home Sales Up in September
U.S. sales of new single-family homes in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000, up 14% from August but down 17.6% from the comparable month last year. The seasonally adjusted estimate of new homes for sale at the end of September was 379,000, representing a 5.7-month supply at the current sales rate.
Canadian Housing Starts Trend Lower in September
The monthly standalone seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of Canadian housing starts in September was 251,151 units, down 4.4 % from August. The SAAR of urban starts fell 4.5% from August to 223,055. Multiple urban starts declined 4% to 165,861 and single-family levels dropped 5.9% from August to 57,194. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
August Canadian Furniture and Building Material Supply Sales Mixed
Canadian retail furniture store sales in August fell 2.7% from July to $1.2 billion (CAD) but increased 14.6% from the same month in 2020. Building material dealers sales increased 2.8% from July to $3.8 billion but were 0.2% lower than the previous year. Total Canadian retail sales rose 2.1% to $57.2 billion from July and
CPA Virtual Fall Meeting General Session Held October 19
CPA hosted a virtual General Session of the Fall Meeting on October 19th, a peer-led panel titled “Navigating Business Beyond a Pandemic from the CPA Member Perspective.” The panel included Erik Christensen, Swiss Krono; Bernhard Ebner, Egger; Tammy Polovic, Omnova Solutions; and Elliott Savage, Seemac. CPA Vice Chairman, Steve Carroll of Arauco moderated this session
September Safety Report Now Available
The September 2021 Safety Report is now available
