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Millions of Potential First-Time Homebuyers Shut Out of Market, WSJ

Millions of Potential First-Time Homebuyers Shut Out of Market, WSJ

New York, NY, June 8, 2017—Roughly three million potential first-time home buyers have been shut out of the housing market over the last decade, reports the Wall Street Journal in an article by Laura Kusisto entitled, Millions of Young People Shut Out of the Housing Market.

Comment Period for EPA's Formaldehyde Standard Closes Today

Comment Period for EPA's Formaldehyde Standard Closes Today

Washington, DC, June 8, 2017--The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action on a revision to the formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products final rule, published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2016. The comment period for stakeholders impacted by the ruling closes today and the final rule is effective on July 10.

Multilayer Modular Flooring Association Meets in Portugal

Multilayer Modular Flooring Association Meets in Portugal

Bielefeld, DE, June 8, 2017—At the invitation of the associate member Amorim Cork Composites, the stakeholders of the MMFA (Multilayer Modular Flooring Association) met on April 27 and 28 to hold its member’s meeting in Porto, Portugal.

Houzz Lauches Trade Program

Houzz Lauches Trade Program

Palo Alto, CA, June 8, 2017—Houzz has launched the Houzz Trade Program to provide industry professionals with multiple ways to profit from purchasing and recommending products in the Houzz Marketplace.

Surya Making NeoCon Debut

Surya Making NeoCon Debut

Cartersville, GA, June 7, 2017—Surya Contract will showcase its range of commercial design capabilities at NeoCon, June 12 to 14 at The Mart in Chicago.

Armstrong Announces Partnership with BIMsmith

Armstrong Announces Partnership with BIMsmith

Lancaster, PA, June 6, 2017—As architects and designers seek better tools to improve workflows and design with better accuracy, Armstrong Flooring has added a new tool to help designers visualize and choose the best flooring for their projects, BIMsmith.