Unemployment Rose in November
Washington, DC, December 16, 2025-Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in November (+64,000) and has shown little net change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Construction Backlog Indicator Fell to 8.1 Months in Late November
Washington, DC, December 16, 2025—The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.1 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted November 20 to December 8.
Construction Employment Rose by 28,000 Jobs in November
Washington, DC, December 16, 2025-The construction industry added 28,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Builder Confidence Rose 1 Point to 39 in December
Washington, DC, December 15, 2025—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 39 in December, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
2025 Best of Year (BOY) Flooring Award Winners Announced
New York, NY, December 15, 2025-Interior Design magazine announced the 2025 winners of its Best of Year (BOY) Awards.
Shaw Names Russ Rogg VP of TotalWorx Accessories
Dalton, GA, December 12, 2025—Shaw Industries has announced Russell Rogg as vice president of TotalWorx Accessories, the company’s brand of flooring accessories.
Mannington Honors Elias Wilf with John B. Campbell Award 2025
Salem, NJ, December 15, 2025—Mannington Mills has announced the winners of its annual Distributor Awards event, a celebration that brings together industry leaders to recognize excellence in distribution and partnership.
Designers Weigh in On What's In and Out for 2026
New York, NY, December 15, 2025-The Wall Street Journal asked designers what is trending and ending based on client requests.
Torlys Certified a Great Place to Work for Fourth Time
Toronto, ON, December 15, 2025—Torlys has been Certified by Great Place To Work for a fourth time.
Dale Pearce, Owner of The Carpet Shoppe, Has Died
Springfield, MO, December 15, 2025-Dale Pearce, 91, owner of The Carpet Shoppe in Springfield, Missouri, died November 14.