Mohawk Rebrands Five Star Loyalty Program as Edge Store
Calhoun, GA, February 23, 2023—Mohawk has rebranded its Five Star program as Edge Store.
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Spartan Expands into Colorado
Bel Air, MD, February 23, 2023—Spartan has expanded to Colorado.
Feizy Names Michael Bauer Director of Trade Relations
Dallas, TX, February 23, 2023—Rug manufacturer Feizy Rugs welcomes Michael Bauer as the director of trade relations.
Jan. Architecture Billings Index Score Rose to 49.3, New Project Interest Up to 55.2
Washington, DC, February 22, 2023-The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 49.3 compared to 48.4 in December (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings), according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Total Construction Starts Declined 27% in January, Says Dodge
Hamilton, NJ, February 22, 2023-Total construction starts fell 27% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $865.6 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. During the month, nonresidential building starts fell 38%, residential starts lost 20%, and nonbuilding starts declined by 16%.
Mortgage Applications Declined 13.3% in Week Ending February 17
Washington, DC, February 22, 2023—Mortgage applications decreased 13.3% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 17, 2023.
Hybrid Work Continues to Change the Corporate Workspace
Washington, DC, February 22, 2023-The pandemic and hybrid work scenarios resulting from it have changed the corporate office landscape in multiple ways, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Coverings Announces 2023's Top Ten Tile Trends
Arlington, VA, February 22, 2023—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top ten ceramic tile trends for 2023.
NTCA Announces March 2023 Workshops & Training Events
Flowood, MS, February 22, 2023—In March, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will hold 20 NTCA workshops and six regional training events across the country.
Home Depot Invests $1B in Employee Pay, Starting Wage Now $15/Hour
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2023—The Home Depot is investing an additional $1 billion in wage increases for its frontline hourly associates.