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Washington, DC, February 10, 2026-Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.0 months in January, according to an ABC member survey conducted January 20 to February 3. The reading is down 0.2 months from December and 0.4 months from January 2025.
Arlington, VA, February 10, 2026—“Homeowners are remaining in their homes for the longest time since at least the turn of the millennium,” according to Axios.
Fort Lee, NJ, February 10, 2026-Len Andolina will step down as president of Couristan for medical reasons.
Fort Lauderdale, FL, February 9, 2026-Abbey Carpet & Floors/Floors To Go’s Convention 2026 is underway now in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Chattanooga, TN, February 9, 2026—The U.S. and Chinese economies are undergoing a messy divorce, according to the Wall Street Journal. And the U.S. flooring market has been impacted by these shifts.
Boston, MA, February 9, 2026—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 6.3% in January to 272.7 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised December reading of 291.0.
Calhoun, GA, February 9, 2026—On February 5, Mohawk announced that Paul De Cock was named as president of the company’s Flooring Rest of World segment, effective immediately, on an interim basis until a permanent successor is found.
Baltimore, MD, February 9, 2026—WJ Grosvenor, a subsidiary of Fishman Flooring Solutions and a distributor of flooring and flooring installation supplies, opened a new branch in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Alpharetta, GA, February 9, 2026—Alliance Flooring named Rachel Stanley vice president of member experience, an executive role focused on delivering a member experience that drives engagement, retention and long-term member value.
Rocky Face, GA, February 9, 2026—East Paragon is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Schrecengost as director of strategic accounts.