Confidence in Multifamily Market Rose in Q3
Washington, DC, November 19, 2021—Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing improved in Q3, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by NAHB.
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I4F Forms Partnership with CFL for Finishing Technology
Hamont, Belgium, November 19, 2021-I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that CFL has signed a new license agreement with i4F for its low gloss, matte effect surface finishing technology.
Vinyl Institute Presents Dean Thompson with Partner of the Year Award
Washington, DC, November 19, 2021-The Vinyl Institute (VI) presented Dean Thompson, executive director of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), with its industry partner of year award at the annual Vinyl360 conference.
Hymmen Extends Patent Infringement Litigation Against Barberán
Bielefeld, DE, November 19, 2021—Hymmen, a global digital printing systems provider specialized in flooring, is extending its ongoing patent infringement litigation against Barberán with the addition of a third patent, EP 3 415 316 (DE), relating to aspects of digital embossing.
Broadlume Announces Acquisition of Rollmaster During FloorCon
Sarasota, FL, November 17, 2021-Broadlume used its platform at its inaugural FloorCon event to announce its acquisition of Rollmaster.
Jobless Claims Fell 1,000 to 268K in Second Week of November
Washington, DC, November 18, 2021-In the week ending November 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 268,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
NKBA Releases 2022 Design Trends Report
Hackettstown, NJ, November 18, 2021-The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its annual Design Trends report.
BDNY Returns After One-Year Hiatus
New York, NY, November 17, 2021 – BDNY (Boutique Design New York), a leading hospitality show, returned to the Jacob K. Javits Center in Manhattan from November 14 to 15, showcasing new products-from flooring and wall treatments to bedding and lighting and much more-from scores of leading suppliers.
Room & Board Names Top Trends in Hospitality Design
New York, NY, November 18, 2021—Room & Board Business Interiors has announced the top five trends in hospitality design.
Construction Starts Up 16% in October
Hamilton, NJ, November 17, 2021-Total construction starts pushed 16% higher in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.01 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.