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March Housing Starts Fell 6.8% from February, but Up 9.2% YOY

March Housing Starts Fell 6.8% from February, but Up 9.2% YOY

Washington, DC, April 18, 2017— Privately-owned housing starts in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,215,000, 6.8% below the revised February estimate of 1,303,000, but is 9.2% above the March 2016 rate of 1,113,000, according to the Commerce Department.

Construction Material Costs Rose 4.4% in March

Construction Material Costs Rose 4.4% in March

Arlington, VA, April 18, 2017—Double-digit price increases for key construction materials pushed up construction costs in March, while the prices charged by contractors remained moderate, according to a new analysis of federal producer price data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

NWFA Announces Recipients of Service Awards

NWFA Announces Recipients of Service Awards

St. Louis, MO, April 18, 2017—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) announced that 12 recipients of NWFA Service Awards were recognized on stage during its Wood Flooring Expo held in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mullican to Expand Hardwood Production in U.S.

Mullican to Expand Hardwood Production in U.S.

Johnson City, TN, April 17, 2017—As part of its effort to broaden its domestic manufacturing footprint, Mullican Flooring has announced plans to bring full production of all sawn engineered products to the U.S. beginning early summer 2017.