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Architecture Billings Index Down 1 Point to 46.3 in November

Architecture Billings Index Down 1 Point to 46.3 in November

Washington, DC, December 18, 2020-The pace of decline during November accelerated from October, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 46.3 from 47.5 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings), according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

The U.S. Economy Poised for Growth in 2021

The U.S. Economy Poised for Growth in 2021

New York, NY, December 18, 2020-Economist Julia Pollak contends that, after the upheaval of 2020, the U.S. economy is poised for growth next year in “Why the U.S. Economy Will Take Off in 2021.”

CCA Global Retail Brands Launch Sample Box Program

CCA Global Retail Brands Launch Sample Box Program

Manchester, NH, December 18, 2020-CCA Global Partner’s Retail Flooring divisions-Carpet One Floor & Home (US & CA), Flooring America, and Flooring Canada-announce the launch of their consumer Sample Box program.

November Housing Starts Up 12.8% YOY

November Housing Starts Up 12.8% YOY

Washington, DC, December 17, 2020— Privately-owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,547,000, 1.2% above the revised October estimate of 1,528,000 and 12.8% above the November 2019 rate of 1,371,000, according to the U.S Census Bureau.

Southeast Flooring Market Postponed Until March

Southeast Flooring Market Postponed Until March

Marietta, GA, December 17, 2020—The Southeast Flooring Market—originally slated for January 28 to 29, 2021—will now take place March 11 to 12, 2021 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.