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Hotel Pipeline Hits New All-Time High, With Strength Expected Through 2026

Hotel Pipeline Hits New All-Time High, With Strength Expected Through 2026

Portsmouth, NH, July 30, 2024–According to the Q2 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), there are 6,095 projects with 713,151 rooms in the pipeline--a new all-time high and a 9% year-over-year increase in projects and an 8% year-over-year increase in rooms.

Speakers Announced for 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention

Speakers Announced for 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention

Chicago, Illinois, July 29, 2024-The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have announced a lineup of speakers for the 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention, being held October 22 to 24 in New Orleans.

Second Flooring Sustainability Summit Planned for 2025

Second Flooring Sustainability Summit Planned for 2025

Washington, D.C., July 29, 2024—Following the success of the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit, which brought together industry leaders, innovators and experts to address critical challenges and opportunities in advancing sustainable building practices within the flooring sector, a second event has been planned for July 16 to 17, 2025.

U.S. Melamine Prices Drop Amid Decreased Demand

U.S. Melamine Prices Drop Amid Decreased Demand

Washington, D.C., July 29, 2024--During the early weeks of July, melamine prices continued to decline in the North American market due to persistently low demand, reports ChemAnalyst, a digital platform that offers data and analysis on 400+ chemicals and petrochemicals in 40 countries.

New Website Aims to Elevate Hardwood's Use in Design

New Website Aims to Elevate Hardwood's Use in Design

Washington, D.C., July 29, 2024—The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) and the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, have launched a new website to educate architects, interior designers and construction professionals on the attributes of "Real American Hardwood" products.