FCA Network Cancels Annual Convention Slated for September
Chicago, IL, July 22, 2020—The FCA Network has made the decision to cancel its annual convention, which had already been postponed from April to September.
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Mortgage Applications Rose 4.1% in Third Week of July
Washington, DC, July 22, 2020—Mortgage applications increased 4.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 17, 2020.
AIA Construction Forecast Predicts 8% Decline in Comml. Spending for '20
Washington, DC, July 21, 2020-As a result of the partially shutdown economy, businesses and organizations will continue to be hesitant to invest in modernized or new facilities, according to a mid-year update to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast.
ASID Releases M Moser Associates Living Lab Case Study
Washington, DC, July 21, 2020-The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the latest case study in its Impact of Design Series: M Moser Associates Living Lab, designed by M Moser.
Robert Varden Named Spokesman for Taylor Adhesives
Dalton, GA, July 21, 2020—Taylor Adhesives has announced its collaboration with Robert Varden, executive director of International Certified Flooring Installers Association.
Brodsky Named Business Leader of the Decade by Business NH
Manchester, NH, July 21, 2020-Business NH Magazine has selected CCA Global co-founder, chairman, and co-CEO Howard Brodsky as Business Leader of the Decade.
Patrick Millot Named CEO of Laticrete, Rothberg Remains Chairman
Bethany, CT, July 20, 2020-Laticrete has named Patrick Millot as its next chief executive officer. Millot succeeds David A. Rothberg, who continues as chairman of the board.
NALFA Releases Laminate & Underlayment Standards Free of Charge
Washington, DC, July 20, 2020--The North American Laminate Flooring Association has made all of the laminate flooring and underlayment standards available to the public free of charge, including NALFA’s Laminate Surface Swell Test method for testing water resistance.
Crossville Releases Digital Look Book
Crossville, TN, July 20, 2020—Crossville has released a digital look book that showcases the company’s Brilliant Deduction color series within the just-launched Swatches Wall Tile Collection in relation to Pantone’s Vibrant Rebellion palette.
Housing Starts Rose 17.3% in June
Washington, DC, June 17, 2020— Privately-owned housing starts in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,186,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 17.3% above the revised May estimate of 1,011,000 but is 4.0% below the June 2019 rate of 1,235,000.