Author: MediaNews
Residential leads U.S. construction spending
According to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America, U.S. construction spending increased 0.6% from February to March,…
Residential Contractor digital issue coming summer 2026
First launched in the summer of 2006, Residential Contractor has grown to include design + build, remodeling and trade professionals…
Remodel of the Week: Block Renovation
Block Renovation reimagined the interior of a 1960s Ranch House. Based in Brooklyn, N.Y., the renovation studio preserved the home’s…
BDmag.com turns 30
On May 16, 1996, www.bdmag.com became one of the first industry websites to go live. Adapting to the changing landscape of the print…
Mortgage rates average 6.37%
On May 7, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage…
BIS is back in the desert
Join the forefront of innovation and collaboration at the Building Industry Show (BIS)! With a rich history of advocating for…
USDOT will invest $3 billion to rebuild aging bridges
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Department of Transportation is moving quickly to…
NLC reports 2026 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Survey
The National League of Cities (NLC) released its 2026 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions (MIC) Survey, first-hand insight on how municipalities are…
ASCE releases statement on federal gas tax
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released a statement on May 12, 2026, opposing the proposition of suspending the…
Homeowners are remodeling instead of relocating
According to a recent survey from Redfin, more homeowners are choosing to renovate their homes rather than relocate. Around 43%…




























