Residential

Housing starts remained positive in Q1, but the construction cycle continued to soften beneath the headline totals.

Tile and stone is emerging as an essential element in wellness-focused spaces.

Retailers that convey wool’s benefits can differentiate themselves from their carpet competitors.

Record-high rental construction and more missing middle housing contributed to a notable increase in 2025 starts.

Sustainable Forestry Initiative's Nick Johnson addresses the most common queries about forest certifications.

Tile installation failures are not without victims; someone is always injured by the irresponsible actions.

Bona's first-ever ‘floorcast' reports on homeowner flooring preferences and other consumer insights.

Manufacturers are demonstrating ingenuity in developing products that address historical limitations of hardwood.

Hardwax oil is a finishing product that combines natural oils and waxes to protect and enhance wood flooring.

Canadian housing starts climbed again in the third quarter of 2025, but builder sentiment is at a record low.