Consumer Sentiment Declined 6.6% in April to 49.8
Ann Arbor, MI, April 24, 2026-Consumer sentiment declined 6.6% to 49.8 in April, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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AHF Products CEO Brent Emore Joins NWFA Board of Directors
Mountville, PA, April 23, 2026-Brent Emore, CEO of AHF Products, has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).
MSI to Hold Grand Opening of Grand Rapids Showroom on April 29
Orange, CA, April 24, 2026—M S International, Inc. (MSI) has announced the grand opening of its Grand Rapids showroom, located at 5085 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512.
TrimJoist Wins ADEX Award
Columbus, MS, April 24, 2026—TrimJoist was recognized with an ADEX Award for its engineered floor system that delivers longer spans, wider on-center spacing, trade-friendly installation flexibility, and greater jobsite efficiency, while maintaining optimal structural performance for modern residential and light-commercial construction.
2025 Green Building Standard for Residential Construction Released
Washington, DC, April 23, 2026-The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) announces the release of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS)-the fifth edition of the residential green building standard.
Mannington Names First Recipient of "Make a Difference" Award
Salem, NJ, April 23, 2026-Helen Lumpkin, manager of strategic account service at Mannington’s Calhoun, Georgia location, is the first recipient of the Keith and Shirley Campbell “Make a Difference” award that honors associates who take exceptional steps to positively impact their community and the lives of others.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 6,000 in Week Ending April 18
Washington, DC, April 23, 2026-In the week ending April 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 214,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Architecture Billings Rose to 49.8 in March
Washington, DC, April 22, 2026-The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8 in March, reflecting near-equal shares of firms reporting increases and decreases.
NWFA Names 2026 Award Winners, Hall of Fame Inductees
Orlando, Florida, April 22, 2026—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) named its 2026 award winners at its annual Expo, which kicked off Tuesday.
Mortgage Applications Rose 7.9% in Week Ending April 17
Washington, DC, April 22, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 7.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 17, 2026.