Shaw Names Jamie Welborn Vice President of Carpet Product
Dalton, GA, June 3, 2025—Shaw Industries has announced the appointment of Jamie Welborn as vice president of carpet product.
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Job Openings Flat at Virtually 7.4 Million in April
Washington, DC, June 3, 2025-The number of job openings was little changed at 7.4 million in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Florim Releases Its 17th Sustainability Report
Clarksville, TN, June 3, 2025-Florim has released its latest annual report, now called the “Sustainability Statement,” aligning with the new ESRS standards introduced by the European CSRD.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 3.7% in April
Washington, DC, June 3, 2025—New orders for manufactured goods in April, down following four consecutive monthly increases, decreased $22.8 billion or 3.7% to $594.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 3.4% March increase.
Toronto Hospital Suing for $100 Million Over Non-Level Floors
Toronto, ON, June 3, 2025—Toronto, Ontario-based Humber River Health is suing the consortium contracted to build and maintain its Toronto hospital for $100 million, alleging that negligent design and construction is creating health and safety problems for patients and staff.
NTCA Announces June Workshops and Training Events
Jackson, MS, June 3, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its June 2025 training schedule, featuring 26 free workshops and six regional training events across 13 states.
Construction Spending Declined 0.4% in April
Washington, DC, June 2, 2025—Construction spending during April 2025 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.4 billion, 0.4% below the revised March estimate of $2,162.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Cost Between New & Existing Homes Narrows
Washington, DC, June 2, 2025—Homebuyers are discovering a narrow price gap between new and existing homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). During the first quarter of 2025, the median sales price of a new home was just $14,600 more than an existing home.
Mortgages for Second Homes Declined 5% in 2024
Seattle, WA, June 2, 2025—U.S. homebuyers took out 86,604 mortgages for second homes in 2024, the lowest level in records dating back to 2018 and down 5% from a year earlier, reports RedFin.
Purchasing Managers' Index Declined to 48.5% in May
Tempe, AZ, June 2, 2025—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 48.5% in May, 0.2 percentage point lower compared to the 48.7% recorded in April.