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Small Business Optimism Down Slightly in Oct. but Remained Over 98

Washington, DC, November 11, 2025—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 but remained above its 52-year average of 98.

Construction Backlog Indicator Fell 0.1 to 8.4 Months in October

Washington, DC, November 11, 2025—The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted October 20 to November 4. The reading is down 0.1 months since September but unchanged from October 2024.

Jay Levine Named Account Executive for Consolidated Flooring

Chicago, IL, November 11, 2025—Jay Levine has joined Consolidated Flooring as an account executive.

John Hodgson of DFS' Maintenance Division Has Died

Los Angeles, CA, November 11, 2025-John Hodgson, founder of DFS Flooring's maintenance division, died November 7.

Multifamily Confidence Rose in Q3 on Builder Sentiment Strength

Washington, DC, November 10, 2025-Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased year-over-year in Q3, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Oct. Dodge Momentum Index Down 7.1%, Following Record-Breaking Planning Highs

Boston, MA, November 10, 2025-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 7.1% in October to 283.3 (2000=100) from the upwardly revised reading of 304.8.

2025 Platinum Circle Honorees Announced During BDNY

New York, NY, November 10, 2025-The 2025 Platinum Circle honorees were announced at hospitality design show BDNY, which is underway now in New York City.

Absolute Floors Opens New Store in Woburn, Massachusetts

Nashua, NH, November 10, 2025—Absolute Floors has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Woburn, Massachusetts.

AHF Completes Purchase of Wellmade's Cartersville Facility

Mountville, PA, November 7, 2025—AHF Products has completed the purchase of the former Wellmade manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia.

Consumer Sentiment Declines 6.2% to 50.3 in Early November

Ann Arbor, MI, November 7, 2025-Consumer sentiment declined 6.2% to 50.3 in early November, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.