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Import Prices Rose 0.3% in April

Import Prices Rose 0.3% in April

Washington, DC, May 11, 2018—U.S. import prices increased 0.3% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.2% decline in March.Washington, DC, May 11, 2018—U.S. import prices increased 0.3% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.2% decline in March.

Europe's MMFA Reports on Annual Meeting

Europe's MMFA Reports on Annual Meeting

Mönchengladbach, DE, May 11, 2018—This year’s members’ meeting of the Multilayer Modular Flooring Association (MMFA) attracted some 80 attendees who came to learn about the latest developments in the industry and the current status of Association projects.

CARE Releases 2017 Annual Report

CARE Releases 2017 Annual Report

Orlando, FL, May 10, 2018—The 2017 Annual Report, released this week by the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), reports that CARE members diverted more than 394 million pounds of carpet from U.S. landfills in 2017, down 19% from 2016.

Why Tile? Launches Commercial Guide

Why Tile? Launches Commercial Guide

Atlanta, GA, May 10, 2018--Why Tile? announces the next release of the tile industry’s marketing and education initiative with the launch of the commercial guide section of the website, complete with new content and tools for architects, designers, and specifiers.

Construction Costs Surged in April

Construction Costs Surged in April

Arlington, VA, May 10, 2018—The cost of goods used in construction jumped in April at the fastest year-over-year rate since 2011, with ongoing increases for a wide range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and cause scarcities, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.

Coverings Announces Best of Booth Award Winners

Coverings Announces Best of Booth Award Winners

Atlanta, GA, May 10, 2018—Coverings has announced the winners of its 2018 Best Booth Awards. The program recognizes the standout booths based on their design, creativity, display of product, use of space and overall presentation.