Architecture Billings Rose to 49.8 in March
Washington, DC, April 22, 2026-The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8 in March, reflecting near-equal shares of firms reporting increases and decreases.
Read moreWashington, DC, April 22, 2026-The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8 in March, reflecting near-equal shares of firms reporting increases and decreases.
Read moreOrlando, Florida, April 22, 2026—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) named its 2026 award winners at its annual Expo, which kicked off Tuesday.
Read moreWashington, DC, April 22, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 7.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 17, 2026.
Read moreSeattle, WA, April 22, 2026-Renters are breathing easier with income growth outpacing rent hikes, putting an extra $193 back in the typical household's pocket each month. That's $2,318 more a year for groceries and gas-or a head start on a down payment.
Read moreWashington, DC, April 21, 2026—Pending home sales in March increased by 1.5% from the prior month and declined 1.1% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales report.
Read moreWashington, DC, April 21, 2026-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for March 2026 were $752.1 billion, up 1.7% from the previous month and up 4.0% from March 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Read moreArlington, TX, April 21, 2026—For Q2 2026, homebuilding revenue decreased 2% to $7.1 billion, and homes closed increased 1% to 19,486 homes.
Read moreWashington, DC, April 21, 2026-A new study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that more young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are interested in the construction trades but more work needs to be done to educate the public that there are increasing opportunities for rewarding, lucrative careers in the skilled trades.
Read moreSolon, OH, April 21, 2026 - Tarkett released its 2025 Sustainability Statement, audited by independent third parties and published in full compliance with the EU CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) legislation.
Read moreSacramento, CA, April 21, 2026—In a recent decision, CalRecycle found the 2024 California Carpet Stewardship Program Annual Report non-compliant.
Read moreBollingbrook, IL, April 21, 2026—Connor Sports continues its involvement with women’s sports with a growing portfolio of projects across professional basketball.
Read moreMullican Flooring's Neil Poland, Pat Oakley and Kevin Murphy
Stephanie Owen, President, CEO NWFA
Oliver Barajas, Bridgebay Flooring receiving the 2026 Emerging Leader Award
Drew Kern, Infinity Claim Management Solutions received the NWFA Vanguard award
Tommy Sancic, Olde Wood Ltd received the NWFA Vanguard award
Bryan Park, Footprints Floors received the NWFA Vanguard award
Bob Goldstein, Vermont Natural Coatings was inducted into the NWFA Hall of Fame
Tom McNeil, Bona (retired) was inducted into the NWFA Hall of Fame
Jessica and Jake Hickman accepting the NWFA Hall Of Fame Award on behalf of their father Larry Hickman and grandfather Denny Hickman, Hickman Lumber and Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring
NWFA Community Service Award Winners - Ray Lynn and Sprigg Lynn, Izaiah Barrow, Brandon Dudek, Larry Haggarty and Bryan Page
Wood Floor of the Year Best Staircase Award - Urbanik Surfaces, Miami, FL
Wood Floor of the Year Manufacturer Spotlight - Graf Custom Hardwood, Portsmouth, OH
Wood Floor of the Year Best Use of Technology - J.L. Vivash Custom Wood Floors, Paris, ON, Canada
Wood Floor of the Year Best Colors, Finishes, Textured Wood - Cardona Flooring, Stamford, CT
Wood Floor of the Year Best Historic Renovation - Silver Creek Hardwood Floors, Decorah, IA
Wood Floor of the Year Best Marquetry/Inlay - Renaissance Floor Inlays, Kyle, TX
Wood Floor of the Year Best Parquetry - AG Floor Covering, Deer Park, WA
Wood Floor of the Year Best in Circular/Curved and Members Choice - Floor Master Company, Crystal Lake, IL
The Night Watch in Wood, a full-scale recreation of Rembrandt's painting built entirely from wood by artist Jakko Woudenberg
Dan Natkin Discusses Market Conditions and Trends in the Hardwood Flooring Business
Read moreAllison Wolff Discusses Shaw Contract's New Atlanta Showroom
Read moreMike Gallman Discusses Mohawk Group's Starnet Roadshow and the Hero Flooring Acquisition
Read moreNoah Fulton Discusses His New Role as CEO of Karndean Designflooring
Read moreStephanie Owen Discusses the Upcoming NWFA Expo 2026 in Orlando
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