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May Housing Starts Rose 21.7% from April, Up 5.7% YOY

May Housing Starts Rose 21.7% from April, Up 5.7% YOY

Washington, DC, June 20, 2023- Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,631,000, 21.7% above the revised April estimate of 1,340,000 and is 5.7% above the May 2022 rate of 1,543,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced.

Unilin Forms Licensing Agreement with Swiss Krono

Unilin Forms Licensing Agreement with Swiss Krono

Waregem, Belgium, June 20, 2023—Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Mohawk Industries, is pleased to announce the signing of the digital printing licensing contract with Swiss Krono, a global manufacturer of innovative flooring solutions.

Flooring Liquidators Opens New Store in Arroyo Grande

Flooring Liquidators Opens New Store in Arroyo Grande

Las Vegas, June 20, 2023—Live Ventures Incorporated announced that its subsidiary, Flooring Liquidators, through the acquisition of assets from Cal Coast Carpet Warehouse, has opened a new store in Arroyo Grande, California.

Alliance Flooring Donates $15,000 to Joni & Friends

Alliance Flooring Donates $15,000 to Joni & Friends

Chattanooga, TN, June 20, 2023—Alliance Flooring and its family of members recently donated over $15,000 to Joni and Friends, a charity dedicated to caring for kids and adults with disabilities, through a fundraiser at their Austin convention in March.

Builder Confidence Positive in June at 55

Builder Confidence Positive in June at 55

Washington, DC, June 19, 2023—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in June rose five points to 55, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Onit Worldwide Partners with 4ocean

Onit Worldwide Partners with 4ocean

New Smyrna Beach, FL, Jun 19, 2023-On June 6, Onit Worldwide (ONIT) announced a new partnership with 4ocean, the ocean cleanup company dedicated to ending the ocean plastic crisis.

Construction Employment Rose in 42 States in May YOY

Construction Employment Rose in 42 States in May YOY

Washington, DC, June 19, 2023—Seasonally adjusted construction employment rose from May 2022 to May 2023 in 42 states and the District of Columbia, declined in seven states, and held steady in Vermont, according to Associated General Contractor’s analysis of data the Bureau of Labor Statistics posted.