Items Tagged with 'sealants in construction'

Global non-profit Green Seal^® recently announced a prohibition on any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers.

Saint-Gobain recently announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer of Saint-Gobain Canada, effective on April 1, 2025.

Sika recently announced it has fully acquired HPS North America Inc., a supplier of building finishing materials located in the United States.

Sika has acquired Cromar Building Products, a supplier of roofing systems in the UK that mainly serves its customers through the distribution channel. 

According to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder sentiment fell sharply in February over concerns on tariffs, elevated mortgage rates, and high housing costs. 

Sika has opened two plants in Singapore and in Xi'an, Northwest China, allowing the company to respond better to local market demands.

According to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, a limited amount of existing inventory along with solid demand helped new home sales end the year on an up note.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification providing a means to determine the chemical compatibility of sealants, liquid-applied and self-adhered flashing materials used for the installation of fenestration products.

With the Federal Reserve beginning an easing of monetary policy and builder sentiment improving, single-family starts posted a modest gain in September. 

With expectations of the Federal Reserve beginning the first in a series of rate reductions, potential home buyers held off purchasing new homes in August.