Fireclay's Martin Brookes Presented with 2025 NTCA Ring of Honor
Phoenix, AZ, October 29, 2025—Martin Brookes, director of installation at Fireclay Tile, has been presented with the National Tile Contractor’s Association (NTCA) Ring of Honor.
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NTCA Names 2025 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Winners
Jackson, MS, October 29, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year awards, recognizing two outstanding professionals for their exceptional craftsmanship, leadership and commitment to the trade.
September Pending Home Sales Flat with August, Down 0.9% YOY
Washington, DC, October 29, 2025—Pending home sales in September showed no change from the prior month and fell 0.9% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Report.
TrueTouch Forms Partnership with Readers Wholesale Distribution
New Smyrna Beach, FL, October 29, 2025—TrueTouch Floors has entered into a partnership with Readers Wholesale Distribution, a flooring distributor based in Houston, Texas.
Shaw Contract Extends Commitment with St. Jude
Cartersville, GA, October 29, 2025—Shaw Contract is continuing its ongoing partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a commitment of $250,000 over five years, made in celebration of the company’s ColorLink LVT Collection.
Karndean & USA Flooring Partnering on Home Renovations Benefit
Export, PA, October 29, 2025—Karndean Designflooring and USA Flooring have launched a special sales promotion benefiting Hope Renovations, a North Carolina nonprofit organization serving the Raleigh area.
RFCI Fall Meeting & Tile Solutions Plus Both Underway in Arizona
Chattanooga, TN, October 28, 2025-Two flooring industry meetings are underway.
Home Prices Rose 1.5% Annually in August, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, October 28, 2025-The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index posted a 1.5% annual gain for August, down from a 1.6% rise in the previous month.
Construction Industry Effort to Attract Younger Workers Mixed
Washington, DC, October 28, 2025—According to the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS), the median age of construction labor force is 42 years old—one year older than a typical worker in the national labor force.
Tarkett Revenue Down 1.6% in Q3, North America Sales Down 4.9%.
Paris, FR, October 24, 2025-Tarkett reported Q3 2025 organic revenue declined 1.6% to $1.158 billion compared $1.165 to Q3 2024.