Architecture Billings Index Rose Four Points to 47.2 in May
Washington, DC, June 18, 2025-The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in May with a score of 47.2, up from 43.2 in April.
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Housing Starts Declined 9.8% in May
Washington, DC, June 18, 2025— Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,256,000, 9.8% below the revised April estimate of 1,392,000 and 4.6% below the May 2024 rate of 1,316,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
NeoCon Welcomed Nearly 50,000 Attendees to 2025 Event
Chicago, IL, June 18, 2025-The 56th edition of NeoCon, the largest and longest-running trade show serving the commercial design industry, took place at The Mart in Chicago, June 9 to 11.
Mohawk Announces Details of 2025 Momentum Roadshow
Calhoun, GA, June 18, 2025—The sixth annual Mohawk Momentum Roadshow will set the stage for the flooring industry in 2026.
CTDA Provides Update on Trade Issues
Glen Ellyn, IL, June 18, 2025—The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association has provided an update on trade issues,
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 5,000 in Week Ending June 14
Washington, DC, June 18, 2025— In the week ending June 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 245,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Mortgage Applications Declined 2.6% in Week Ending June 13
Washington, DC, June 18, 2025—Mortgage applications decreased 2.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 13, 2025.
Zambito Flooring America Loses Entire Inventory in Flash Flood
Ohio County, WV, June 18, 2025—Zambito Flooring America of Triadelphia, West Virginia lost its entire inventory in the flash floods on June 14, reports WTRF.
Diversify Names Jason Blake President of Spectra Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, June 18, 2025-Diverzify, a national provider of commercial flooring solutions, has announced the appointment of Jason Blake as the new president of Spectra Contract Flooring in Phoenix.
Retail Sales Down 0.9% in May, Up 3.3% YOY
Washington, DC, June 17, 2025—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for May 2025 were $715.4 billion, down 0.9% from the previous month and up 3.3% from May 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.