Architecture Billings Essentially Flat in December at 45.4
Washington, DC, January 24, 2024—The December Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 45.4 remained essentially flat from November, according to AIA/Deltek.
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Surfaces 2024 Begins Today in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, January 24, 2024-The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo | TileExpo begins today, January 24, running through Friday, January 26.
Somerset Transitioning Engineered Production to Kentucky Plant
Somerset, KY, January 24, 2024—Somerset Hardwood Flooring, a Bauwerk Group company, is announcing the relocation of its engineered hardwood flooring production to the Somerset, Kentucky location.
Mortgage Applications Rose 3.7% in Week Ending January 19
Washington, DC, January 24, 2024-Mortgage applications increased 3.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 19, 2024.
I4F Forms Partnership with Jufeng
Las Vegas, NV, January 24, 2024--I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has announced that Jufeng (Vietnam Jufeng New Materials Co., Ltd.) has signed two I4F license agreements for use of I4F technologies on its laminate flooring.
Commercial Building Expected to Grow by 4% in 2024
Washington, DC, January 23, 2024—Spending on nonresidential buildings will see a modest 4% increase in 2024, after increasing by more than 20% last year, according to The American Institute of Architects’ latest Consensus Construction Forecast.
Danielle Hunsicker Named COO of Diverzify
Atlanta, GA, January 23, 2024—Diverzify has announced the promotion of Danielle Hunsicker into the role as chief operating officer for the organization, which now includes sixteen brands and sixty-two locations throughout the United States.
Iris Ceramica Announces Merger of 2 Brands Under ICG Italia Name
Chicago, IL, January 23, 2024—Iris Ceramica Group, parent of brands Fiandre, Ariostea, FMG, Sapienstone, Iris Ceramica, and Porcelain Gres, has announced a transition for the U.S. market.
Diamond W to Distribute Hallmark Floors Hardwood
City of Industry, CA, January 23, 2024—Diamond W announced a new distribution partnership with Hallmark Floors.
Unilin Announces Expansion of Licensing Partnership with TZ
Waregem, Belgium, January 23, 2024—Unilin has announced the expansion of its licensing partnership with the Zhejiang Tianzhen Technology (also known as TZ” group of companies.