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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

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.

FCEF Hosting Workforce Leadership Forum Today in Dalton

Dalton, GA, May 13, 2026-The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is holding a workforce leadership forum today in Dalton, Georgia.

Mortgage Applications Rose 1.7% in Week Ending May 8

Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 1.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 8.

April Construction Prices Up 1.7%

Washington, DC, May 13, 2026-Construction input prices increased 1.7% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 1.8% for the month.

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.

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.

ICFF Decides to Co-Locate with BDNY Show in 2027

New York, NY, May 13, 2026-ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair), a platform for contemporary design, announces it will take place annually in November in New York City, beginning in 2027.

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.

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

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

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