Friday, August 27, 2010
The CE Pro Business Conditions Index (BCI) fell about six points between June and July, but remained at a level that still suggests modest business expansion in the months ahead. CE pros provided their least-positive…
Friday, August 20, 2010
Review of a wide array of national, state and metro area housing data for the first 5 months of this year shows a market on the mend - but also a recovery that is beginning to lose some…
Thursday, August 05, 2010
The CE Pro Business Conditions Index (BCI) rose by almost three points between May and June, and reached its second-highest level of the year. CE pros provided the most positive assessment of current business conditions than in any…
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Honeywell and Aprilaire are the brands of HVAC products used most frequently by custom installers, according to information collected early this year in EH Research’s annual Brand Awareness, Use and Preference survey.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Honeywell and GE Security are the brands of security products used most frequently by custom installers, according to EH Research’s annual Brand Awareness, Use and Preference survey. DSC…
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
The recovery in U.S. housing market continues, but it has yet to gather any significant momentum. The recent uptick in sales can be attributed in part to slowly improving consumer confidence, better labor market conditions…
Monday, June 28, 2010
Panamax remains the brand of power conditioning/power quality/surge suppression equipment used most frequently by custom installers, according to information collected early this year in EH Research’s annual Brand Awareness, Use and Preference survey. …
Thursday, June 17, 2010
JBL and Klipsch are in a virtual tie as the brand of freestanding speakers used most frequently by custom installers, according to information collected early this year in EH Research’s annual Brand Awareness, Use…
Friday, June 11, 2010

The CE Pro Business Conditions Index (BCI) rose marginally between April and May, following a slight pullback in April. Although there remains every indication 2010 will be better than 2009, it appears the gains achieved…
Friday, June 04, 2010
Housing market continues to strengthen, with 2010 vs. 2009 year-to-date comparisons growing more positive with each passing month. Absolute volumes of housing starts, sales and new permits, however, still pale in comparison to the average levels of 2005-2007.