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Nonresidential Construction Spending Flat in January

Nonresidential Construction Spending Flat in January

Washington, DC, March 24, 2026—Total nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Home Depot Plans to Add 12 Stores in 2026

Home Depot Plans to Add 12 Stores in 2026

Charlotte, NC, March 24, 2026—"The Home Depot plans to expand its U.S. footprint in 2026 by opening 12 new stores totaling more than 1.6 million square feet across eight states, even as many other retailers reduce their brick-and-mortar presence,” reports Truist.

Labor Productivity Rose 1.8% in Q4 2025

Labor Productivity Rose 1.8% in Q4 2025

Washington, DC, March 24, 2026-- Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 1.8% in Q4 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 1.5% and hours worked decreased 0.2%.

CARE Celebrates 10th Anniversary of CA Carpet Stewardship Grants

CARE Celebrates 10th Anniversary of CA Carpet Stewardship Grants

Dalton, GA, March 24, 2026-This month, the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its California Carpet Stewardship Grant Program-marking a decade of strategic investment, market development and infrastructure expansion that has dramatically increased the state’s capacity to collect, process and recycle post-consumer carpet (PCC).

NALFA Reports on 2026 Spring Meetings in Phoenix

NALFA Reports on 2026 Spring Meetings in Phoenix

Springfield, MA, March 23, 2026-The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) hosted its 2026 Spring Meeting in Phoenix from March 10 to 12, bringing together industry leaders to advance technical standards and align the category around real-world performance.