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Washington, DC, February 22, 2023-The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 49.3 compared to 48.4 in December (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings), according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Hamilton, NJ, February 22, 2023-Total construction starts fell 27% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $865.6 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. During the month, nonresidential building starts fell 38%, residential starts lost 20%, and nonbuilding starts declined by 16%.
Washington, DC, February 22, 2023—Mortgage applications decreased 13.3% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 17, 2023.
Washington, DC, February 22, 2023-The pandemic and hybrid work scenarios resulting from it have changed the corporate office landscape in multiple ways, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Arlington, VA, February 22, 2023—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top ten ceramic tile trends for 2023.
Flowood, MS, February 22, 2023—In March, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will hold 20 NTCA workshops and six regional training events across the country.
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2023—The Home Depot is investing an additional $1 billion in wage increases for its frontline hourly associates.
Washington, DC, February 21, 2023-Total existing-home sales slid 0.7% from December 2022 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million in January, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington DC, February 21, 2023—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) announces the date of its second 2023 laminate inspector certification class to be held on March 16 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Manchester, IA, February 21, 2023 —Sam and Kristin Milroy recently joined longtime Honey Creek Furniture and Flooring owners Bill and Susanne Scherbring at the helm of the Manchester, Iowa business, reports the Telegraph Herald.