Architecture Billings Index Rose to 54.7 in January
Washington, DC, February 22, 2018—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the January Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score was 54.7, up from a score of 52.8 in the previous month.
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Interface Revenue up 3.9% in FY 2017; 11.1% in Q4
LaGrange, GA, February 22, 2018—Interface has reported net sales of $266.2 million for Q4 2017, compared to $239.5 million in Q4 2016.
Shannon Specialty Floors Receives JUST Label
Milwaukee, WI, February 22, 2018—Shannon Specialty Floors has received the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) JUST Label for socially just and equitable organizations.
CFI Expanding with Canadian Location
Forney, Texas, February 22, 2018—International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) continues to expand its presence in Canada.
Mark Montini Named CMO for Floor Covering International
Norcross, GA, February 22, 2018—Mark Montini has been named chief marketing officer of Floor Coverings International, according to Franchising Today.
Fuse & Starnet To Jointly Address Labor/Concrete Moisture Issues
Darien, CT, February 21, 2018—The two largest organizations of commercial flooring contractors, Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring and Fuse Alliance, recently held their first joint task force meeting.
Existing-Home Sales Fell 3.2% in January on Tight Inventory
Washington, DC, February 21, 2018—Total existing-home sales sank 3.2% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.38 million from a downwardly revised 5.56 million in December 2017, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Armstrong Names 2017 Thomas Armstrong Award Winners
Lancaster, PA, February 21, 2018—Armstrong Flooring proudly introduces the recipients of the 2017 Thomas Armstrong Awards, honoring distributors who exemplify integrity, a resilience of spirit and deep dedication to their customers.
FCLC Will Attempt to Quantify Impact of Installer Shortage
Atlanta, GA, February 21, 2018—Members of the Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) held their first meeting of 2018 on February 13, 2018 in Atlanta.
Crossville Named Exclusive Tile Supplier at Hotel Design Lab
Crossville, TN, February 21, 2018—Crossville recently announced its partnership as the exclusive tile supplier for the new Hotel Design Lab in San Francisco, California.