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Architecture Billings Index Score Rose 3 Points to 47.3 in June
Washington, DC, July 22, 2026—The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score was 47.3 for June. Although the score improved by nearly three points from May, it remained…Mortgage Applications Rose 1.9% in Week Ending July 17
Washington, DC, July 22, 2026—Mortgage applications in the United States observed a weekly increase of 1.9% in the week ending July 17, according to the Mortgage Bankers…Mohawk Celebrating 25 years of Partnership with Susan G. Komen
Calhoun, GA, July 22, 2026—Mohawk is marking 25 years of impact with Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, during the 2026 3-Day Series, bringing…Mark Carlson of American Olean Midwest Has Died
Palatine, IL, July 22, 2026—Mark Carlson, former managing partner of American Olean Midwest, has died.NAFCT Forms Training Partnership with TradeTap
Gray Court, SC, July 22, 2026—The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians’ (NAFCT) has a new training partnership with TradeTap.AIA Lowers Outlook for Commercial Construction in 2026
Washington, DC, July 21, 2026—The nonresidential construction market continued to face headwinds during the first five months of 2026 as spending fell 7% in nominal dollars compared…Carpet Industry Adopts Backstamping Protocol for Recycling
Sacramento, CA, July 21, 2026–To support California’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, the carpet industry has adopted a standardized backstamping protocol.Nox First U.S. Manufacturer to Implement I4F CeraGrout Flex Tech
Turnhout, Belgium, July 21, 2026—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the global flooring industry, announced that Nox Corporation has become the first U.S.-based…Jeff Katz of Dolphin Carpet & Tile Has Died
Miami, FL, July 21, 2026—Jeff Katz, owner of Dolphin Carpet & Tile in Miami, Florida, has died.Housing Shortage Held Steady at 4.7 Million in 2024
Seattle, WA, July 20, 2026—America’s housing deficit finally stopped growing in a meaningful way. The national housing deficit remained at 4.7 million units in 2024, rising by…
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