HD Supply Named Supplier of the Year by National Apartment Assoc.
Atlanta, June 19, 2025—HD Supply, a national wholesale distributor, has been named the National Apartment Association's 2025 Supplier of the Year, a first for the company.
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Ecore's Dodge Named '25 Entrepreneur Of The Year for Greater Philly
Lancaster, PA, June 19, 2025—Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has recognized Art Dodge, CEO and president of Ecore Int’l, as a 2025 Entrepreneur Of The Year Greater Philadelphia Award winner.
Louisville Tile's Hall Honored as Rising Star by Louisville Business First
Louisville, KY, June 19, 2025—Louisville Tile’s Crosby Hall, chief administrative officer, has been honored by Louisville Business First in the 2025 Family Business Awards in the Rising Star/ Next Gen category.
Architecture Billings Index Rose Four Points to 47.2 in May
Washington, DC, June 18, 2025-The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in May with a score of 47.2, up from 43.2 in April.
Housing Starts Declined 9.8% in May
Washington, DC, June 18, 2025— Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,256,000, 9.8% below the revised April estimate of 1,392,000 and 4.6% below the May 2024 rate of 1,316,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
NeoCon Welcomed Nearly 50,000 Attendees to 2025 Event
Chicago, IL, June 18, 2025-The 56th edition of NeoCon, the largest and longest-running trade show serving the commercial design industry, took place at The Mart in Chicago, June 9 to 11.
Mohawk Announces Details of 2025 Momentum Roadshow
Calhoun, GA, June 18, 2025—The sixth annual Mohawk Momentum Roadshow will set the stage for the flooring industry in 2026.
CTDA Provides Update on Trade Issues
Glen Ellyn, IL, June 18, 2025—The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association has provided an update on trade issues,
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 5,000 in Week Ending June 14
Washington, DC, June 18, 2025— In the week ending June 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 245,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Mortgage Applications Declined 2.6% in Week Ending June 13
Washington, DC, June 18, 2025—Mortgage applications decreased 2.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 13, 2025.