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Construction Backlog Rose to 8.8 Months in April

Construction Backlog Rose to 8.8 Months in April

Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.2 months from March and up 0.1 months from April 2025.

Producer Prices Rose 1.4% in April

Producer Prices Rose 1.4% in April

Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4% in April, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Fuel Oil & Gasoline Top Contributors to Inflation in April

Fuel Oil & Gasoline Top Contributors to Inflation in April

Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—Year over year, the all-items index of consumer prices rose 3.8%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the top five contributors to that rise fuel oil, gasoline, airline fares, fruits and vegetables and hospital services.

Stump Recaps 2026 HD Expo

Stump Recaps 2026 HD Expo

Charlotte, NC, May 13, 2026—Analyst Stump provided the following review of HD Expo, the annual hospitality show in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, which took place May 5 to 7.

CFI Announces 2026 New Board Appointees

CFI Announces 2026 New Board Appointees

Dalton, GA, May 13, 2026—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced new appointments to its advisory board, welcoming three industry professionals to the board while recognizing outgoing members for their service and leadership.

Välinge Forms Partnership with  Kneho-Lacke

Välinge Forms Partnership with Kneho-Lacke

Viken, Sweden, May 13, 2026—In January 2026, Kneho-Lacke and Välinge Innovation entered into a strategic collaboration to license and further develop Acoustic Coating—a high-performing solution applied directly to the back of flooring panels to improve sound reduction.

LX Hausys Forms Design Council

LX Hausys Forms Design Council

Alpharetta, GA, May 13, 2026—LX Hausys America announced the launch of the LX Hausys Design Council, a cross-channel group created to integrate real-world market feedback directly into the company’s product development process

Mohawk Q1 2026 Adjusted Sales Down 2.6%

Mohawk Q1 2026 Adjusted Sales Down 2.6%

Calhoun, GA, May 12, 2026-Mohawk Industries announced net sales for Q1 2026 were $2.7 billion, up 8.0% from Q1 2025’s $2.5 billion and down 2.6% adjusted for constant days and exchange rates versus the prior year.