Hawkeye Community College Launching Flooring Installation Program
Waterloo, IO, June 12, 2023-Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa is launching a flooring installation apprenticeship program, according to The Courier.
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Kal Penn to Offer Wednesday Keynote at Greenbuild
Chicago, IL, June 12, 2023—Actor, writer, producer and former associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Kal Penn will present the Wednesday keynote at Greenbuild September 27 at 9:00 a.m. EST.
FCEF Partners with Go Carrera for Installer Recruitment
Dalton, GA, June 12, 2023—Through a newly formed partnership, Go Carrera and the Floor Covering Education Foundation are expanding efforts to recruit and train new installers, while simultaneously ensuring that these new folks track their progress, build their skills, and are able to easily connect with flooring and installation companies in need of skilled labor.
Housing Affordability Posted YOY Gains in Q1
Washington, DC, June 9, 2023—Solid nominal wage gains (unadjusted for inflation) combined with lower mortgage rates and home prices helped to boost housing affordability at the start of 2023, but ongoing building material supply chain issues and expected wage growth cooling signal ongoing concerns for affordability conditions in the year ahead.
Diverzify Grows Focus with New Staff Position
Diverzify has hired longtime industry expert Rosie Sterling to fill a newly created role that will help connect national customers with Diverzify’s growing network of brands and tap into the resources and skilled workforce of its 50+ locations around the country.
Multifamily Construction Maintained Positive Growth in Q1
June 9, 2023, Washington, D.C. -- The multifamily market has remained strong throughout much of the nation, according to the latest findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).
Bona's Certified Craftsman Program Welcomes 700th Member
Englewood, CO, June 9, 2023—This month, Bona U.S. reached a milestone for the Bona Certified Craftsman Program (BCCP) by welcoming its 700th member in the U.S. and Canada.
Kathy Ireland, Mohawk Home to Partner on New Rug Line
June 9, 2023, Los Angeles, CA – Kathy Ireland will launch a new rug line with Mohawk Industries, with full details expected in September, reports Furniture Today.
Matthew Syler Has Died
June 9, 2023, Huntsville, AL -- Industry veteran Matthew Syler passed away unexpectedly this week.
U.S. Housing Market Short 300,000 Affordable Homes
Washington, DC, June 8, 2023-The U.S. housing market is short more than 300,000 affordable homes for middle-income buyers, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com.