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D.R. Horton Homebuilding Revenue Down 2% in Q2, Orders Up 11%

Arlington, TX, April 21, 2026—For Q2 2026, homebuilding revenue decreased 2% to $7.1 billion, and homes closed increased 1% to 19,486 homes.

Retail Sales Up 1.7% in March, Up 4% YOY

Washington, 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.

Tarkett Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

Solon, 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.

Number of Young Adults Interested in Construction Doubles to 6%

Washington, 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.

CalRecycle Finds CARE's 2024 Report Non-Compliant

Sacramento, CA, April 21, 2026—In a recent decision, CalRecycle found the 2024 California Carpet Stewardship Program Annual Report non-compliant.

Connor Sports Highlights Women's Basketball Projects

Bollingbrook, IL, April 21, 2026—Connor Sports continues its involvement with women’s sports with a growing portfolio of projects across professional basketball.

Total Construction Starts Up 12.8% in March

Boston, MA, April 20, 2026-Total construction starts rose 12.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.

NWFA Expo Kicks Off This Week

Orlando, Florida, April 20, 2026-The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)’s annual Wood Flooring Expo gets underway this week in Orlando, Florida.

Customs Opening Portal for Tariff Refund Applications

Washington, DC, April 20, 2026—The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will open a portal for Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), allowing companies can submit claims for tariff refunds.

Flooring Sustainability Summit Hosts 2026 Architecture & Design Awards

Arlington, VA, April 20, 2026-The Flooring Sustainability Summit has announced its 2026 Architecture & Design Awards Program, marking the second year of the initiative and expanding recognition of the projects, people and firms advancing sustainability through flooring and surface design.

New Hymmen Tech Allows Surface & Edge Finishing in One Pass

Bielefeld, Germany, April 20, 2026-Hymmen is introducing edge coating technology that closes the gap in the panel finishing process by covering not only the surfaces but also the edges in a single pass.

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