Import Prices Rose 1.9% in April, Export Prices Up 3.3%
Washington, DC, May 14, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 1.9% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.9% rise in March.
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CFI's 2026 Synergy Convention Scheduled for Nov. in Chattanooga
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2026-Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced the 2026 Synergy Convention & Expo will take place November 10 to 12 at the Marriott Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2026 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Slated for Sept. 16
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2026—The 2026 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament will take place September 16 at Barnsley Gardens.
Mid-Atlantic Floor Covering to Hold Golf Event Honoring Chuck Bode
Fredericksburg, MD, May 14, 2026-The Mid-Atlantic Floor Covering Association will host its first annual Chuck Bode “Golf Is My Life” Golf Outing.
Construction Backlog Rose to 8.8 Months in April
Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.2 months from March and up 0.1 months from April 2025.
Producer Prices Rose 1.4% in April
Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4% in April, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
FCEF Hosting Workforce Leadership Forum Today in Dalton
Dalton, GA, May 13, 2026-The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is holding a workforce leadership forum today in Dalton, Georgia.
Mortgage Applications Rose 1.7% in Week Ending May 8
Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 1.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 8.
April Construction Prices Up 1.7%
Washington, DC, May 13, 2026-Construction input prices increased 1.7% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 1.8% for the month.
CFI Announces 2026 New Board Appointees
Dalton, GA, May 13, 2026-Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced new appointments to its advisory board, welcoming three industry professionals to the board while recognizing outgoing members for their service and leadership.