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Economic Indicators Summary

The files below are a compilation of leading economic indicators affecting the construction industry. Such factors as the unemployment rate, 30-year mortgage rate, inflation, housing starts, homes sold and inventory supply, GDP, as well as builder, consumer, and architect sentiment are listed.  Housing construction is vital to the overall health of the building industry and this spreadsheet provides an excellent snapshot of the market as a whole. The historical data dates back 6 years to capture the moves the economy has taken and helps for future planning and trends.

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  NAHB Housing Market Index - May 2022
» 168.6 KiB - 224 hits - May 18, 2022

  ABI Press Release - May 18, 2022
» 120.9 KiB - 183 hits - May 18, 2022
Architecture Billings Index moderates slightly, remains strong

  NAHB HMI April 2022
» 95.3 KiB - 209 hits - April 21, 2022

  Housing Starts - March 2022
» 366.7 KiB - 181 hits - April 21, 2022

  Existing Home Sales - March 2022
» 19.1 KiB - 160 hits - April 21, 2022

  ABI Press Release - April 20, 2022
» 147.1 KiB - 181 hits - April 21, 2022

  Economic Indicators - US GDB, 4th Qtr 2021
» 239.3 KiB - 195 hits - April 16, 2022
US GDB, 4th Qtr 2021

  Economic Indicators - Employment March 2022
» 229.9 KiB - 179 hits - April 16, 2022
Employment March 2022

  Economic Indicators - Consumer Confidence, March 2022
» 212.3 KiB - 185 hits - April 16, 2022
Consumer Confidence, March 2022

  Economic Indicators - Pending Home Sales February 2022
» 15.3 KiB - 343 hits - April 16, 2022
Pending Home Sales February 2022




Economic Indicators Sources

  1. Census Bureau
  2. Bureau of Labor
  3. National Association of Home Builders
  4. Economy.com
  5. US Bureau of Labor Statistics
  6. S&P / Dow Jones
  7. Joint Center of Housing Studies – Harvard University
  8. AIA
  9. Freddie Mac
  10. Realtor.com

DWFC News & Updates

  • DWFC 2022 Fall Meeting Announcement
  • DWFC teams up with Clean the World again in 2018
  • DWFC assists “Clean the World” in Fall of 2017
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Industry Links

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  • Finishing Contractors Association – International
  • Gypsum Association
  • Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau
  • Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
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  • Wall and Ceiling Bureau
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