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Single-Family Construction Activity Mixed in Q1 2025

Washington, DC, June 4, 2025—Single-family construction growth registered modest gains in small metro areas and declines in large metro counties while apartment growth is shifting to counties with lower population densities, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HGBI) for the first quarter of 2025.

Macco's Floor Covering Opens New Location in Janesville, WI

Janesville, WI, June 4, 2025—Macco’s Floor Covering has opened a new location in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Construction Industry Job Openings Declined by 3,000 in April

Washington, DC, June 4, 2025—The construction industry had 248,000 job openings on the last day of April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

Mortgage Applications Declined 3.9% in Week Ending May 30

Washington, DC, June 4, 2025—Mortgage applications decreased 3.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 30, 2025.

Tariff Uncertainty Dampens Outlook for Kitchen & Bath Market

Bethlehem, PA, June 3, 2025—Uncertainty regarding tariff policy is “heavily influencing” a “more muted” outlook for the kitchen and bath industry, with industry pros now rating trade issues as their most pressing concern impacting prospects in 2025, reports the Q1 2025 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI), a quarterly analysis of market conditions conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

Shaw Names Jamie Welborn Vice President of Carpet Product

Dalton, GA, June 3, 2025—Shaw Industries has announced the appointment of Jamie Welborn as vice president of carpet product.

Job Openings Flat at Virtually 7.4 Million in April

Washington, DC, June 3, 2025-The number of job openings was little changed at 7.4 million in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Florim Releases Its 17th Sustainability Report

Clarksville, TN, June 3, 2025-Florim has released its latest annual report, now called the “Sustainability Statement,” aligning with the new ESRS standards introduced by the European CSRD.

Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 3.7% in April

Washington, DC, June 3, 2025—New orders for manufactured goods in April, down following four consecutive monthly increases, decreased $22.8 billion or 3.7% to $594.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 3.4% March increase.

Toronto Hospital Suing for $100 Million Over Non-Level Floors

Toronto, ON, June 3, 2025—Toronto, Ontario-based Humber River Health is suing the consortium contracted to build and maintain its Toronto hospital for $100 million, alleging that negligent design and construction is creating health and safety problems for patients and staff.

NTCA Announces June Workshops and Training Events

Jackson, MS, June 3, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its June 2025 training schedule, featuring 26 free workshops and six regional training events across 13 states.

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