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Keynote Speakers for 2026 Flooring Sustainability Summit Named

Keynote Speakers for 2026 Flooring Sustainability Summit Named

Arlington, VA, May 7, 2026-The Flooring Sustainability Summit returns to Washington, D.C. for its third year, July 14 to 16, at The Mayflower Hotel, bringing together leaders from across the flooring industry and built environment to advance dialogue around sustainability, material health and the future of responsible design.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Declined 0.2% in March

Nonresidential Construction Spending Declined 0.2% in March

Washington, DC, May 8, 2026—National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.244 trillion.

CARE Meeting Focuses on Recycling Innovation, New York Legislation

CARE Meeting Focuses on Recycling Innovation, New York Legislation

Chattanooga, TN, May 7, 2026-Industry leaders, recyclers and sustainability stakeholders gathered in Chattanooga this week for the 24th annual meeting of the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), where discussions centered on expanding end-use applications for recycled carpet materials and preparing for new extended producer responsibility legislation in New York.

Construction Spending Rose 0.6% in March

Construction Spending Rose 0.6% in March

Washington, DC, May 7, 2026—Construction spending during March 2026 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,185.5 billion, 0.6% above the February estimate of $2,173.2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Labor Productivity Rose 0.8% in Q1

Labor Productivity Rose 0.8% in Q1

Washington, DC, May 7, 2026—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 0.8% in Q1 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 1.5% and hours worked increased 0.7%.

Mohawk Announces Details of 2027 Edge Summit

Mohawk Announces Details of 2027 Edge Summit

Calhoun, GA, May 6, 2026—Mohawk will host Edge Summit 2027 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas from December 1 to December 4, delivering actionable retail growth strategies, breakthrough product innovation and unforgetable experiences in the Lone Star State.