Mohawk Releases 2016 Sustainability Report
Calhoun, GA, April 25, 2017—The 2016 Sustainability Report released by Mohawk Industries online paints a comprehensive picture of the company’s innovation, passion and commitment to a better tomorrow.
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NTCA Completing First Year of Apprenticeship Program
Flowood, MS, April 25, 2017—In an effort to provide online training to support tile contracting companies, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is in the process of completing the first year of its apprenticeship program.
Home Prices Rose 5.8% Year Over Year in February
New York, NY, April 25, 2017—The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 5.8% annual gain in February, up from 5.6% last month and setting a 32-month high.
Fishman Introduces Branded Line of Hardwood Flooring
Baltimore, MD, April 25, 2017—Fishman Flooring Solutions has introduced its own brand of engineered wood flooring for residential and commercial markets.
High Point Market Currently Underway
High Point, NC, April 24, 2017—The High Point Market, the largest home furnishing show in the U.S., is currently underway in High Point, North Carolina.
Construction Employment Increased in 39 States YOY in March
Arlington, VA, April 24, 2017—Thirty-nine states added construction jobs between March 2016 and March 2017 while 17 states added construction jobs between February and March, according to the Associated General Contractors of America's analysis of Labor Department data.
Ardex Wins Engaging Pittsburgh Innovation People Practices Award
Aliquippa, PA, April 24, 2017—Ardex Americas has received the Engaging Pittsburgh Innovative People Practices award—recognized in the category Innovation in Learning and Development.
Brenten Bailey Named Divisional VP of Beaulieu America
Dalton, GA, April 24, 2017—Beaulieu Group announced the appointment of Brenten Bailey as divisional vice president of Beaulieu America for the Western territory.
Flooring Education Guild Offering Class in May
Dalton, GA, April 24, 2017—On May 8 to 10, the Flooring Educational Guild will offer Move Beyond Certification by Becoming Education, a class for flooring professionals.
Existing Home Sales Hit Ten-Year High in March with 4.4% Increase
Washington, DC, April 21, 2017—Existing-home sales took off in March to their highest pace in over ten years, and severe supply shortages resulted in the typical home coming off the market significantly faster than in February and a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.