Total Construction Starts Up 12.8% in March
Boston, MA, April 20, 2026-Total construction starts rose 12.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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NWFA Expo Kicks Off This Week
Orlando, Florida, April 20, 2026-The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)’s annual Wood Flooring Expo gets underway this week in Orlando, Florida.
Customs Opening Portal for Tariff Refund Applications
Washington, DC, April 20, 2026—The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will open a portal for Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), allowing companies can submit claims for tariff refunds.
Flooring Sustainability Summit Hosts 2026 Architecture & Design Awards
Arlington, VA, April 20, 2026-The Flooring Sustainability Summit has announced its 2026 Architecture & Design Awards Program, marking the second year of the initiative and expanding recognition of the projects, people and firms advancing sustainability through flooring and surface design.
New Hymmen Tech Allows Surface & Edge Finishing in One Pass
Bielefeld, Germany, April 20, 2026-Hymmen is introducing edge coating technology that closes the gap in the panel finishing process by covering not only the surfaces but also the edges in a single pass.
Two-Thirds of U.S. Homeowners Choosing Remodeling Over Relocating
Seattle, WA, April 17, 2026—U.S. homeowners are remodeling instead of relocating, reports Redfin.
Oil Prices Down 10% on News of Strait of Hormuz Opening
Washington, DC, April 17, 2026-Oil prices sank 10% today, following news that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vehicles.
MSI Announces Grand Opening of Suffolk, Virginia Showroom
Orange, CA, April 17, 2026-M S International (MSI) announces the grand opening of its Suffolk, Virginia showroom, located at 120 Westport Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23434.
WIFI Announces Spring 2026 Events
Dalton, GA, April 17, 2026 – Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) continues its mission to attract, educate and empower women across the flooring industry with a lineup of upcoming events designed to foster connection, professional growth and conversation.
Mohawk Group Acquires Hero Flooring
Dalton, GA, April 16, 2026-Mohawk Group has announced the addition of Hero Flooring, a global brand specializing in high-performance resilient flooring solutions.