Ceramics of Italy Accepting Entries for 4th Young Distributor Program
New York, NY, June 22, 2023-Ceramics of Italy has announced that the fourth annual Young Distributor Program is now open for entries.
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Raskin Names Gabrielle Raskin Director of Business Development
Boca Raton, FL, June 22, 2023-Raskin Industries has appointed Gabrielle Raskin as director of business development.
Architecture Billings Index Score Rose to 51 in May
Washington, DC, June 21, 2023—The architecture billings index score increased from 48.5 in April to 51.0 in May (any score above 50 indicates an increase in firm billings), according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek, the highest score since September 2022
Interest Rates & High Rents Stymie Upward Relocation for Americans
Cambridge, MA, June 21, 2023-The sharp interest rate hikes over the past year continue to impact housing markets and affordability for both homeowners and renters across the U.S., according to The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023, a new report released by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Mortgage Applications Rose 0.5% in Week Ending June 16
Washington, DC, June 21, 2023—Mortgage applications increased 0.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 16, 2023.
Louisville Tile Named A Top Kentucky Workplace for 8th Year
Louisville, KY, June 21, 2023-Louisville Tile, a provider of tile and stone products, has been named a recipient of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Kentucky award.
Modulex Creates Architectural Signage From Carpet Waste
Billund, Denmark, June 21, 2023—Modulex Group, a maker of signage and visual communication solutions, has announced that after a successful pilot project, the launch of ReBond, re-purposed carpet waste to create a new architectural signage material.
May Housing Starts Rose 21.7% from April, Up 5.7% YOY
Washington, DC, June 20, 2023- Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,631,000, 21.7% above the revised April estimate of 1,340,000 and is 5.7% above the May 2022 rate of 1,543,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced.
Deloitte Releases Insights 2023 Commercial Real Estate Outlook
New York, New York, June 20, 2023—Deloitte has released its Insights 2023 Commercial Real Estate Outlook, which includes these key findings:
Unilin Forms Licensing Agreement with Swiss Krono
Waregem, Belgium, June 20, 2023—Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Mohawk Industries, is pleased to announce the signing of the digital printing licensing contract with Swiss Krono, a global manufacturer of innovative flooring solutions.