AHF Products CEO Brent Emore joins NWFA board of directors
Mountville, PA, April 23, 2026—Brent Emore, CEO of AHF Products, has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).
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Bentley Mills names Jim Cusick president
Los Angeles, CA, April 23, 2026—Bentley Mills has appointed Jim Cusick as president, formalizing a role he has held on an interim basis since August 2025. The company is part of Belysse.
2025 Green Building Standard for Residential Construction Released
Washington, DC, April 23, 2026-The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) announces the release of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS)-the fifth edition of the residential green building standard.
Mannington Names First Recipient of "Make a Difference" Award
Salem, NJ, April 23, 2026-Helen Lumpkin, manager of strategic account service at Mannington’s Calhoun, Georgia location, is the first recipient of the Keith and Shirley Campbell “Make a Difference” award that honors associates who take exceptional steps to positively impact their community and the lives of others.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 6,000 in Week Ending April 18
Washington, DC, April 23, 2026-In the week ending April 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 214,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
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.
NWFA Names 2026 Award Winners, Hall of Fame Inductees
Orlando, Florida, April 22, 2026—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) named its 2026 award winners at its annual Expo, which kicked off Tuesday.
Mortgage Applications Rose 7.9% in Week Ending April 17
Washington, 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.
Pace of Rent Growth in March Slowest Since 2020
Seattle, 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.
Pending Home Sales Rose 1.5% in March
Washington, 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.