CRI Announces 2026 Board of Directors at Annual Meeting
Dalton, GA, November 12, 2025-At its annual board meeting in Dalton, Georgia, the CRI announced its 2026 board of directors.
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Tarkett Launches Customer Portal App
Solon, OH, November 12, 2025—Tarkett’s Customer Portal app, designed for commercial flooring customers, streamlines workflows by providing real-time information—including order information, inventory, and account details—at customers’ fingertips on any mobile device.
AHSG & Commercial USA to Hold 2026 Member Summit in San Antonio
Dalton, GA, November 12, 2025—American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG) and Commercial USA have announced their 2026 Member Summit, themed “Beyond the Surface.”
Small Business Optimism Down Slightly in Oct. but Remained Over 98
Washington, DC, November 11, 2025—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 but remained above its 52-year average of 98.
Construction Backlog Indicator Fell 0.1 to 8.4 Months in October
Washington, DC, November 11, 2025—The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted October 20 to November 4. The reading is down 0.1 months since September but unchanged from October 2024.
Jay Levine Named Account Executive for Consolidated Flooring
Chicago, IL, November 11, 2025—Jay Levine has joined Consolidated Flooring as an account executive.
John Hodgson of DFS' Maintenance Division Has Died
Los Angeles, CA, November 11, 2025-John Hodgson, founder of DFS Flooring's maintenance division, died November 7.
Multifamily Confidence Rose in Q3 on Builder Sentiment Strength
Washington, DC, November 10, 2025-Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased year-over-year in Q3, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Oct. Dodge Momentum Index Down 7.1%, Following Record-Breaking Planning Highs
Boston, MA, November 10, 2025-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 7.1% in October to 283.3 (2000=100) from the upwardly revised reading of 304.8.
2025 Platinum Circle Honorees Announced During BDNY
New York, NY, November 10, 2025-The 2025 Platinum Circle honorees were announced at hospitality design show BDNY, which is underway now in New York City.