Välinge Adds Biancogres as Licensee
Viken, Sweden, March 11, 2026--Välinge Innovation adds Biancogres as a new licensee.
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WFCA Launches First Step Up Tour
Dalton, GA, March 11, 2026--The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is taking its leadership on the road in 2026 with the launch of its first-ever Step Up Tour--a nationwide initiative designed to meet members where they work, elevate their stories and spotlight the professionals shaping the future of the flooring industry.
PC Floors Opens Tenth Showroom
Hartford, CT, March 11, 2026-PC Floors, a flooring supplier established in 1979, recently celebrated the grand opening of its tenth location in Hartford, Connecticut.
Legislation Proposes to Exempt Building Materials from Tariffs
Washington, DC, March 10, 2026--NAHB worked with Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to introduce legislation that would address the housing affordability crisis by creating an exemption process for building materials from tariffs.
Small Business Optimism Inched Down 0.5 Points in February
Washington, DC, March 10, 2026-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index decreased three points from January to 88.
Existing-Home Sales Rose 1.7% in February
Washington, DC, March 10, 2026-Existing-home sales increased by 1.7% month-over-month in February, according to the National Association of Realtors Existing Home Sales Report.
Construction Backlog Indicator Rose to 8.1 Months in February
Washington, DC, March 10, 2026—The Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors member survey conducted February 20 to March 6.
Stonepeak Introduces EPDs and HPDs for Full Product Range
Crossville, TN, March 10, 2026—Stonepeak Ceramics, the U.S. operation of the Italian Iris Ceramica Group and manufacturer of porcelain and stoneware solutions, announces two major advancements in its sustainability journey: the publication of product-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across its entire U.S.-manufactured portfolio and the release of its comprehensive Health Product Declaration (HPD) covering its full product range.
Japanese Companies Investing in U.S. Housing Market
Newport Beach, CA, March 10, 2026—"Two transactions announced within days of each other—Sumitomo Forestry’s $4.5 billion purchase of Tri Pointe Homes and Daiwa House-backed Stanley Martin Homes’ $221 million acquisition of United Homes Group—set the tone for the year ahead in the M&A market,” reports Builder Online.
Dodge Momentum Index Down 7.3% in Feb. on Commercial Planning Slowdown
Boston, MA, March 9, 2026-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network declined 7.3% in February to 250.0 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised January reading of 269.8.