Tarkett Releases 2024 Sustainability Statement
Solon, OH, April 23, 2025-Tarkett, a provider of flooring and sports surface solutions, recently released its 2024 Sustainability Statement, fully audited by independent third parties.
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Uzin Utz Announces Two Appointments: Persun and Muggleton
Aurora, CO, April 24, 2025-Uzin Utz North America (UUNA) has announced two strategic leadership appointments: Jarrod Persun as vice president of product management and technical services and Jim Muggleton as director of marketing.
New Home Sales Rose 7.4% in March
Washington, DC, April 23, 2025-Sales of new single-family houses in March 2025 were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 724,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 7.4% above the February 2025 rate of 674,000, and 6.0% above the March 2024 rate of 683,000.
Architecture Billings Index Score Declined to 44.1 in March
Washington, DC, April 23, 2025—March brought continued challenges for architecture firms, as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded a score of 44.1, indicating that many firms are still experiencing declining billings.
Total Construction Starts Up 3% in March on Non-Building Strength
Boston, MA, April 23, 2025—Total construction starts were up 3% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
CA Carpet Recycling Declined in Q4, '24 Rate Expected to be 38%
Dalton, GA, April 23, 2025-CARE has shared the following highlights of the California Carpet Stewardship Program in Q4 2024:
Red Dot 2025 Winners Announced
Essen, Germany, April 23, 2025—The 2025 Red Dot flooring winners have been announced.
Mortgage Applications Declined 12.7% in Week Ending April 18
Washington, DC, April 23, 2025-Mortgage applications decreased 12.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 18, 2025.
FCIF Releases 2024 Report to the Industry
Dalton, GA, April 23, 2025—The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) has released its 2024 Report to the Industry, an interactive flipbook that documents a year of community support, donor impact, and financial assistance for flooring families in medical crisis.
Flexco Awarded Sourcewell Contract
Tuscumbia, AL, April 23, 2025—Flexco Corporation, a resilient flooring manufacturer, announced its recent award of a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract in the flooring materials category.