Category Archives: Industry

River City Drywall & Painting Partners with Payne Family Homes on St. Jude house

River City Drywall & Painting is proud to announce its partnership with Payne Family Homes on the construction of the St. Jude Home Giveaway.  To find out more click here

Posted in Industry | Leave a comment

October Building Permits Highest in 5 Years

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development said last week that Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,034,000, 6.2 percent above the September rate … Continue reading

Posted in Industry | Leave a comment

Featured AWCI Product

Lighter Mold- and Moisture-Resistant Cement Board From National Gypsum National Gypsum announces the release of PermaBase® BRAND PLUS™, a lightweight, durable backerboard that weighs 25% less than the company’s standard cement board, and has an easier, cleaner cut than competitive … Continue reading

Posted in Industry | Leave a comment

First Active House in the USA built in Webster Groves

River City Drywall & Painting has recently completed the drywall on the first Active House in the USA.  Active House Alliance is a vision of buildings that create healthier and more comfortable lives for their occupants without negative impact on the … Continue reading

Posted in Industry | Leave a comment

Homes Starts in U.S. Posted Best Two Months Since 2008

Housing starts in October probably capped the strongest two months in four years, indicating U.S, residential construction is improving, economists said before a report today…….Read More

Posted in Industry | Leave a comment

River City Drywall & Painting makes the switch to Aquabead

River City Drywall & Painting is proud to announce the addition of a new product! Aquabead by Certainteed is a water activated cornerbead that goes on quicker, cleaner, and is guaranteed not to crack.  To find out more about this great … Continue reading

Posted in Industry | Leave a comment

Consumer Confidence Jumps in September

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in August, improved in September. The Index now stands at 70.3, up from 61.3 in August. The Expectations Index increased to 83.7 from 71.1. The Present Situation Index rose to 50.2 … Continue reading

Posted in Industry | Leave a comment

Builder Confidence Rises to Highest Level in Five Years

WASHINGTON — Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes gained one point in June from a slightly revised level in the previous month to rest at 29 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market … Continue reading

Posted in Industry | Leave a comment

Prepping to, and picking paint

When it comes to painting your house, experts recommend keeping a few things in mind first before rolling your paintbrush into action…..Read More

Posted in Industry | Leave a comment

Overall Housing Starts Slip in March, But Permits Rise

Privately-owned housing starts in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 654,000, 5.8 percent below the revised February estimate of 694,000, but is 10.3 percent above the March 2011 rate of 593,000, according to the latest data from … Continue reading

Posted in Industry | Leave a comment