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AIA Billings Declined 2.5 Points to 44.7 in September
Washington, DC, October 21, 2026—The American Institute of Architects/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) September score fell to 44.7, down from August’s score of 47.2, marking the largest…Mortgage Applications Declined 5.3% in Week Ending October 16
Washington, DC, October 21, 2026—Mortgage applications decreased 5.3% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the…Unilin Signs Licensing Agreement with Kerlux for Locking Technology
Wielsbeke, Belgium, October 21, 2026—Unilin Technologies has announced that Kerlux, a Spanish SPC flooring manufacturer, has signed a licensing agreement for the Uniclic and Unidrop locking technology…CalRecycle Conditionally Approves CARE’s New Carpet Recycling Assessment Structure
Sacramento, CA, October 21, 2026—CalRecycle has conditionally approved CARE’s proposed changes to the carpet recycling assessment structure but is requiring CARE to make revisions before the changes…Housing Starts Down 5.2% in September
Washington, DC, October 20, 2026—Privately-owned housing starts in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,221,000, 5.2% below the revised August estimate of 1,288,000 and…Pending Home Sales Declined 7.3% in September
Washington, DC, October 20, 2026—Pending home sales in September decreased by 7.3% month-over-month and 11.3% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors® Pending Home Sales report.Gerflor North America Forms Licensee Partnership with Nike Grind
Bolingbrook, IL, October 19, 2026—Gerflor North America announced the availability of select sports flooring products containing Nike Grind materials.Rental Demand Rises as Homeownership Becomes Financially Challenging
Seattle, WA, October 20, 2026—Housing demand doesn’t disappear when buying becomes harder financially. Instead, it finds a new home in the rental market.WIFI Opens Nomination Period for 2027 Women of Distinction Awards
Dalton, GA, October 20, 2026—Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) is accepting nominations for the 2027 Women of Distinction Awards, recognizing outstanding women whose achievements and contributions…Portobello Management Team Completes Leadership Development Program
Baxter, TN, October 20, 2026—Portobello America announced the graduation of its management team from “Lead Up,” a custom-built, six-month leadership development program.
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