Interior Design Society Names Judges for Designer of the Year Contest
High Point, NC, February 3, 2016—The Interior Design Society (IDS) announces the judging panel for its sixth annual Designer of the Year competition.
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Lumber Liquidators to Pay $13.2 Million in Fines for Lacey Violations
Washington, DC, February 2, 2016—Lumber Liquidators has been sentenced to $13.2 million in fines and forfeitures for importing illegal wood and submitting false declarations under the Lacey Act, according to the Environmental Investigation Agency.
Home Prices Rose 6.3% in 2015, CoreLogic
Irvine, CA, February 2, 2016—In 2015, home prices rose by 6.3% nationally year-over-year for the single family combined tier, including distressed sales, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index.
Construction Spending Ends Year on Mixed Note
Arlington, VA, February 2, 2016—Construction spending inched up in December from a month earlier and increased solidly over the year but the major components showed divergent trends, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Roppe Announces Distribution Partnership with William M. Bird
Fostoria, OH, February 2, 2016—Roppe Corporation has announced that William M. Bird has become Roppe’s newest distributor partner.
Recofloor Announces 2015 Diversion Rate
Worcester, UK, February 2, 2016—In 2015, Recofloor, which was founded by flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor to divert vinyl flooring from landfill, collected 508 tons of material for recycling into flooring or other products.
Mohawk's ArmorMax Hardwood Named Innovative Product
Calhoun, GA, February 2, 2016—Beautiful Kitchens & Baths magazine recently named Mohawk hardwood flooring with ArmorMax Finish to its fifth-annual list of 30 Most Innovative Products for 2016.
Loloi Receives Sixth ARTS Award
Dallas, TX, February 2, 2016—For the sixth year, Loloi Rugs was recognized with an ARTS Award, its fourth in the Best Area Rugs Manufacturer category.
Nox U.S. Cuts Ribbon on Ohio LVT Production Facility
Fostoria, OH, February 1, 2016—The grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Nox U.S. facility in Fostoria, Ohio took place on January 26.
Vision Design Awards Now Accepting Entries
Chattanooga, TN, February 1, 2016—The seventh annual Vision Design Awards competition is currently accepting entries from architects and design firms throughout North America.