NFIB Small Business Optimism Rose 3 Points to 98.8 in May
Washington, DC, June 10, 2025—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by three points in May to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98.
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12th Annual HiP Award Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, June 10, 2025-Winners of the 12th annual HiP Awards were announced on June 8.
Construction Backlog Indicator Fell to 8.4 Months in May
Washington, DC, June 10, 2025—The Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.1 months since May 2024.
Välinge Forms Partnership with Covestro
Viken, Sweden, June 10, 2025—In collaboration with Covestro, a producer of high-quality polymer materials, Välinge Innovation has developed a solution free from added formaldehyde and melamine.
The Dixie Group's Bill Waters to Retire
Dalton, GA, June 10, 2025—The Dixie Group (TDG) has announced that Bill Waters, senior vice president Central U.S., has announced his intention to retire at the end of July.
WFCA Promotes Sara Vineyard to VP of Finance
Dalton, GA, June 10, 2025—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the promotion of Sara Vineyard to vice president of finance.
NeoCon/Design Days Launches Today in Chicago
Chicago, IL, June 9, 2025-NeoCon and Design Days begins today in Chicago, Illinois, running through June 11.
Best of NeoCon 2025 Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, June 9, 2025—The Best of Neocon winners were named at the 2025 Event, June 9 to 11.
13&9 Receives Best of Competition Award at IIDA's Revel In Design
Chicago, IL, June 9, 2025-IIDA announced the 2025 winners of several design competitions at NeoCon 2025.
U.S. Economy Faces Three Risks Due to Tariff Uncertainties
New York, NY, June 9, 2025—"The U.S. economy, which weathered false recession alarms in 2023 and 2024, is entering another uncomfortable summer,” reports the Wall Street Journal.