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FCEF Sponsors Employer-Directed Skills Act Legislation

Dalton, GA, February 12, 2026—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has announced its participation in sponsoring and supporting the Employer-Directed Skills Act, led by Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.).

Construction Industry Added 33,000 Jobs in January

Washington, DC, February 11, 2026—The construction industry added 33,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 44,000 jobs, an increase of 0.5%.

Mortgage Applications Declined 0.3% in Week Ending February 6

Washington, DC, February 11, 2026—Mortgage applications decreased 0.3% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 6, 2026.

Parador Achieves Carbon-Neutral Production

Coesfeld, Germany, February 11, 2026-Since the end of 2025, Parador has been producing at its sites in a CO2-“neutral” manner and has aligned its manufacturing processes clearly toward an approach compatible with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.