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24th Edition of Tile of Spain Awards Now Accepting Entries

24th Edition of Tile of Spain Awards Now Accepting Entries

Castellón, Spain, August 7, 2025-The 24th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior design and MTP is now open, reaffirming ASCER's commitment to promoting the use of Spanish ceramic tiles in architectural and interior design projects.

Mortgage Applications Rose 3.1% in Week Ending August 1

Mortgage Applications Rose 3.1% in Week Ending August 1

Washington, DC, August 6, 2025—Mortgage applications increased 3.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 1, 2025.

Beaulieu Partners with Digimarc for Digital Product Passports for Flooring

Beaulieu Partners with Digimarc for Digital Product Passports for Flooring

Waregem, Belgium, August 6, 2025—Beaulieu International Group (BIG) and Digimarc Corporation, a pioneer in digital watermarking technologies, have successfully demonstrated that invisible digital watermarks are a highly effective solution for delivering CPR-mandated construction Digital Product Passports (DPP) to the flooring industry while uniquely meeting its complex needs.

Trade Deficit Narrowed by $11.5 Billion in June

Trade Deficit Narrowed by $11.5 Billion in June

Washington, DC, August 5, 2025-The goods and services deficit was $60.2 billion in June, down $11.5 billion from $71.7 billion in May, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

NTCA Announces August 2025 Education & Training Schedule

NTCA Announces August 2025 Education & Training Schedule

Jackson, MS, August 4, 2025—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is taking its hands-on training and education programs on the road this August, with 35 events across 16 states, including 27 free workshops and eight advanced regional trainings.