August Backlog Flat, Confidence Rebounds

Yesterday (Sept. 13), the Associated Builders and Contractors released its Construction Backlog Indicator numbers for the month of August, reporting that the CBI remained unchanged for the m...

Demand for Design Services Remains Healthy

Last week, The American Institute of Architects released its Architectural Billings Index score for July, reporting an increase in demand for design services for the eighteenth consecutive m...

Report: Input Prices Down, Bid Prices Going Up

According to an analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data by the Associated Builders and Contractors, construction and nonresidential input prices both decre...

How to Target New Homeowners Looking For Painters

by Austin Houser

One of the most important aspects of marketing for your painting business is audience...

Painting Contractor Social Media Marketing Strategies

by Austin Houser

As a painting contractor, you may have mistaken your business for a painting company....

True or False: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, consumer prices in May surged 8.6% across the board when compared to the year prior, the highest rate since 1981.

True or False: According to a recent report from Moody’s Analytics, while the U.S. economy is witnessing inflation, dropped savings rates, and increased revolving credit and interest rates, a recession is inevitable.

The Associated General Contractors recently reported skilled labor shortages throughout the U.S. in the construction industry, despite growth in the nation’s labor force participation rate. Has your company had trouble filling positions this year?

How often should building codes be revised to stay abreast of any significant building or energy efficient practices?

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Industry Impressions 2017: A Look at the Paint and Coatings Business Now and in the Year Ahead

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Industry representatives explore the state of the paint and coatings industry in 2017...

Asia Coatings Markets Summit

August 4 - August 5, 2016

COSI 2011

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Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.