NTCA Announces Itinerary for Coverings
Jackson, MS, April 9, 2024—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its itinerary for Coverings 2024, April 22 to 25 at booth 7914.
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White Oak Resilience Act Progresses in the House
Washington, DC, April 9, 2024-"The White Oak Resilience Act (H.R. 5582), a bill designed to promote and increase conservation efforts surrounding white oak and white oak products, was unanimously voted to advance the House Committee on Natural Resources, moving it one step closer to becoming law,” reports Wood Floor Business.
Shaw's Aiken, SC Plant Expansion Nears Completion
Aiken, SC, April 8, 2024-"Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s Plant 78 near Aiken is the site of a $500-million expansion project that represents the largest capital investment in the company’s history,” according to the Aiken Standard.
Dodge Momentum Index Declined 8.6% in March
Bedford, MA, April 8, 2024—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 8.6% in March to 164.0 from the revised February reading of 179.5. Over the month, commercial planning fell 3.2% and institutional planning dropped 17.2%.
Home Renovation Market Should Be Strong in 2024, Says Truist
Charlotte, NC, April 8, 2024—"Renovation markets have historically seen up to a year delay in rebounding from recessions after new construction turns,” reports Truist.
I4F Forms Partnership with Benchwick
Turnhout, Belgium, April 8, 2024—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that Benchwick has signed an I4F digital printing technologies license.
Fuse Names Sandra Drake VP of Supplier Relations
Cypress, TX, April 8, 2024—Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, a member-owned organization of commercial flooring contractors, announced the appointment of Sandra Drake as vice president of supplier relations.
Construction Industry Added 39,000 Jobs in March
Washington, DC, April 8, 2024—The construction industry added 39,000 jobs on net in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment Rose by 303K in March, Unemployment Rate Steady
Washington, DC, April 5, 2024—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 303,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.8%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
NALFA Publishes White Paper, "Laminate Flooring Water Performance"
Washington, DC, April 5, 2024—NALFA has published its latest white paper, "Laminate Flooring Water Performance."