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Import Prices Held Steady in March

Washington, DC, April 12, 2018—U.S. import prices recorded no change in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.3% rise in February.

Daltile Holds Black Tie Event for Showroom Opening

Dallas, TX, April 12, 2018—Daltile recently held a black tie grand opening of its new showroom in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Construction Costs Climbed in March

Arlington, VA, April 11, 2018—Construction costs climbed again in March, with increases for a wide range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and cause scarcities, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.

Consumer Prices Fell 0.1% in March

Washington, DC, April 11, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.1% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Homebuyers Spending Greater Percentage of Income on Mortgage

New York, NY, April 11, 2018—Many Americans are spending a greater percentage of their income on a mortgage, an impact of the current housing market’s high price tags, reports the Wall Street Journal.

IIDA Announces Inductees into College of Fellows

Chicago, IL, April 11, 2018—The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has announced the induction of four IIDA Members into the prestigious College of Fellows.

Ecore Whitepaper Explores Acoustic Issues in Fitness Facilities

Lancaster, PA, April 11, 2018—Growing demand for access to modern fitness facilities is driving developers to include them in more multi-use buildings, where they often share an address—and walls—with neighboring offices, residential units or commercial spaces.

WFCA Announces Winners of Gold Standard Award