Though the average size of new homes keeps getting bigger, there is more to this home buying trend than meets the eye.

News regarding personnel at Sika Automotive drew the most interest last week.

Markets in 58 out of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity.

Starting this year, the new Mapei’s World image will be used by MAPEI Americas for all forms of communication.

The study was commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and presented at the annual International Builders’ Show.

Sales of windows and doors in China are expected to rise 8.1% per year to ¥570 billion (~ $5.5 million) in 2017.

MAPEI recently announced its Tempe, Ariz., facility has been certified by OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).

The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) held steady at 57 in the fourth quarter of 2013.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced it has submitted comments suggesting a more conservative approach of reducing these application limits.