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Washington, DC, July 19, 2017—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the June Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score was 54.2, up from a score of 53.0 in the previous month. This marks the fifth consecutive increase.
Washington, DC, July 19, 2017— Privately owned housing starts in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,215,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 8.3% above the revised May estimate of 1,122,000 and is 2.1% above the June 2016 rate of 1,190,000.
Dalton, GA, July 19, 2017—As part of an overall effort to enhance benefits for independent flooring dealers across the country, the World Floor Covering Association and the National Wood Flooring Association have joined forces to offer a membership program that combines the resources of both organizations.
Dallas, TX, July 19, 2017—TISE is offering a free webinar today at 1:30 pm CST: The Coaching Edge—Building a Successful Team with Lisbeth Calandrino.
Washington, DC, July 18, 2017—Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes slipped two points in July to a level of 64 from a downwardly revised June reading on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Washington, DC, July 18, 2017—Américo Amorim, owner of Corticeira Amorim and Amorim Group, died July 13 at the age of 82, according to The Washington Post.
Auburn, MA, July 18, 2017—Floors & More, the buying group that includes the Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet franchise and the Floor To Ceiling membership group, announced that Mike Cherico has joined the company in the role of vice president.
Flowood, MS, July 18, 2017—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has completed the first year of related content for its Apprenticeship Program.
Orlando, FL, July 18, 2017— Robert Blochinger, president, National Institute of Certified Floorcovering Inspectors and chairman of the Floor Covering Leadership Council, announced today that leaders amongst the group will convene at the second Installation Summit next month in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, just prior to the 2017 CFI Convention.
Dalton, GA, July 17, 201—Beaulieu Group, doing business as Beaulieu Group LLC, has announced that it has commenced a formal proceeding to restructure its balance sheet to better position itself for the future.