Today's Flooring News

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BuildDirect Says Bamboo Its Most Popular Flooring

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 12, 2009--Online building materials manufacturer-wholesaler BuildDirect.com is providing users with a real-time glimpse into the most popular products viewed, sampled, rated, and sold.

Huber Engineered Woods Gets NAHB Green Nod

Charlotte, NC, May 12, 2009--Huber Engineered Woods LLC has earned the National Association of Home Builders Research Center Green Approved mark for its AdvanTech flooring and ZIP System roof and wall sheathing.

Trade Deficit Widened in March

Washington, DC, May 12, 2009--The Commerce Department said Tuesday the trade deficit widened to $27.6 billion in March, slightly lower than the $29 billion gap that economists had forecast.

Employment Growth Unlikely Until Next Year

Washington, DC, May 11, 2009--The White House said it is unlikely to see employment growth until 2010 even if economic activity begins to pick up later this year, according to a report Sunday.

Survey Shows Homeowners Ready To Remodel

Atlanta, GA, May 11, 2009--A national study indicates a much improved outlook for the home improvement industry in 2009, as well as significant shifts in the way homeowners invested in their homes in the first quarter of 2009.

NAHB Honors Green Housing Projects

NAHB Honors Green Housing Projects

Washington, DC, May 11--Home building industry leaders honored the best in green residential design and outstanding advocacy efforts at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Green Building Awards.