Fuse Announces 2026 Award Winners at 20th Anniversary Conference
San Diego, CA, March 4, 2026-Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, gathered in San Diego this week for its 2026 Annual Conference.
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Mortgage Applications Rose 11% in Week Ending February 27
Washington, DC, March 4, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 11.0% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 27, 2026.
Truist Outlines How Iran Conflict Might Impact Building Products Biz
Charlotte, NC, March 4, 2026-"There have been many questions about how the recent military conflict in Iran will impact the Building Products/Durable Goods sector as both interest rates and key commodity prices have risen sharply over recent trading sessions. The key is if these impacts will be long term as short term moves have a limited effect.
Median Homeowner Lives in Their Home for 12 Years
Seattle, WA, March 4, 2026—The typical U.S. homeowner stays put in their house for 12 years, the longest median tenure since 2022. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.
CFL Secures 2 Patents on Waterproof Laminate Technology
Adairsville, GA, March 4, 2026—CFL Flooring announces the grant of two new U.S. patents covering advancements in its waterproof laminate technology (melamine SPC or MSPC).
Buying Power Rises by $30,000 for Median-Income Home Seeker
Seattle, WA, March 3, 2026—The housing market has yet to fully emerge from its winter hibernation but improving affordability points to a more active home shopping season this spring.
Architects Seek to Collab with Manufacturers on Product Development
Washington, DC, March 3, 2026—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has published the latest Architect’s Journey to Specification report, exploring how architects make specification decisions and collaborate with building product manufacturers.
Fuse 20th Anniversary Conference Underway Now in San Diego
San Diego, CA, March 2, 2026-Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance’s 20th anniversary conference is underway now in San Diego, California.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Declined 0.6% in December
Washington, DC, February 27, 2026—National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.6% in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Flooring Industry Female Trailblazers Recognized
Chattanooga, TN, March 2, 2026-With the help of its advisory group, Floor Focus selected 18 women trailblazers in the flooring industry.