Job Openings Flat at 7.7 Million in January
Washington, DC, March 11, 2025-The number of job openings was little changed at 7.7 million in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Customs Seizes 10,400 Boxes of Counterfeit Flooring in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD, March 11, 2025-"U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 10,000 cases of vinyl flooring tiles in Baltimore on February 25 after trademark holders confirmed that the trademarks were counterfeit,” reports the America Journal of Transportation.
China Imposes Ban on U.S. Log Imports
St. Louis, MO, March 11, 2025—"On March 4, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) announced that China has imposed a ban U.S. log imports based on the ‘quarantine of forest pests such as bark beetles and longhorn beetles,’” reports Hardwood Floors Magazine.
Port Activity Expected to Remain Bustling Through Spring
Washington, DC, March 11, 2025—Amid continuing tariff turmoil, imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
All-Women Certified Tile Installer Test Held on Intl. Women's Day
Dallas, TX, March 10, 2025-Daltile is proud to be a sponsor of the groundbreaking All-Women Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test taking place this weekend in Vero Beach, Florida at Carpet & Tile Warehouse.
New Apartments Filling at Slowest Pace on Record
Seattle, WA, March 10, 2025— Less than half (47%) of newly built apartments completed in Q3 2024 were rented within three months, according to a new report from Redfin.
May Home Listing is Sweet Spot for Sellers
Seattle, WA, March 10, 2025-Spring home sellers who listed their home for sale in the second half of May maximized their home's sale price last year.
Construction Industry Added 19,000 Jobs in February
Washington, DC, March 7, 2025—The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment Rose by 151,000, Unemployment Steady at 4.1%
Washington, DC, March 7, 2025-Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 151,000 in February, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Wood Products Declared Critical To National Security
Sterling, VA, May 7, 2025—As a result of a new executive order declaring that wood products are critical to U.S. national security, the Department of Commerce will investigate imports of timber, lumber, and wood products like kitchen cabinets and furniture to determine the effect on national security, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.