NALFA Adds Two New Members: Framerica & Schattdecor
Washington DC, January 13, 2023 -NALFA welcomed two new members recently, both in attendance at its last annual fall meeting in Clearwater, Florida: Framerica Corporation and Schattdecor.
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NeoCon Issues Request for Presentations for 2023 Event
Chicago, IL, January 13, 2023-NeoCon is issuing a request for presentations for consideration for NeoCon 2023 programming. This year, programming will be offered in three unique formats: Online CEUs, Onsite CEUs, and Onsite Workshops.
Greenbuild Issues Call For Proposals with January 24 Deadline
New York, NY, January 13, 2023-- Greenbuild is now accepting session proposals from industry experts who want to share their knowledge about green building, design, health and wellness, architecture, construction, engineering, planning and more.
December Inflation Slowed to 6.5%
Washington, DC, January 12, 2023-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1% in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Dodge Momentum Index Posted 6.6% Increase in December
Hamilton, NJ, January 12, 2023 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, improved 6.6% (2000=100) in December to 222.2 from the revised November reading of 208.3. In December, the commercial component of the DMI rose 8.4%, and the institutional component ticked up 2.7%.
Shaw Announces Additional Events at 2023 SFN Convention
Dalton, GA, January 12, 2023—Shaw has announced several more breakout sessions, keynote speakers and special promotions available to both in-person and virtual attendees of its 2023 SFN Convention, just three days away in Orlando, Florida.
NTCA Announces 2023 Roster of Workshops & Trainings
Flowood, MS, January 12, 2023-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced 2023’s roster of NTCA workshops and regional trainings.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 1,000 in Week Ending January 7
Washington, DC, January 12, 2023—In the week ending January 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 205,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Kährs Adjusting Capacity for Lower Demand
Stockholm, Sweden, January 12, 2023—Kährs will adjust its capacity to meet a lower demand for flooring solutions in the residential segment in 2023, both in renovation and new built.
Carpet One Members Report Uptick in Business in January
Phoenix, AZ, January 11, 2023-At this week’s CCA Global winter convention in Phoenix, Arizona, John Gilbert, president of Carpet One Floor & Home, noted that it appears some pockets of the country are in a recession, while others are still booming.