Glass and Glazing Activity Edges Down to Start Third Quarter

The second half of 2019 began with a decline in architectural glass and glazing construction activity, according to Key Media & Research (KMR) analysis of recent government data.

Nonresidential building in the U.S. decreased 0.3% from June 2018 to July 2019 was up just 0.1% from a year ago on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. However, when adjusted with KMR’s industry-focused models, the value of nonresidential glass- and glazing-related work dipped 0.4% for the month and was down 2.3% year-over-year.

When factoring in multifamily construction, glass and glazing activity was down 0.3% for the month and 4.3% for the year.