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Washington, DC, September 20, 2022-Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,575,000, 12.2% above the revised July estimate of 1,404,000 but 0.1% below the August 2021 rate of 1,576,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Hamont, Belgium, September 20, 2022-I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced the creation of I4F Inc. with its base located in Atlanta, Georgia.
New York, NY, September 20, 2022-"More than two years after the pandemic grounded group travel, hotels are finally selling blocks of rooms,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Dalton, GA, September 19, 2022—The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) launched a new campaign, “This is My Story," to raise awareness of the FCIF and highlight how the organization makes a difference by providing financial assistance to flooring families battling life-altering illnesses, injuries, and disabilities.
Washington, DC, September 19, 2022—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points in September to 46, the lowest level since May 2014 with the exception of the spring of 2020, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Lewis Center, OH, Septemer 19, 2022—Nonn’s Flooring has joined Starnet.
New York, NY, September 19, 2022-"Falling home sales are rippling through the economy, providing a window into how rising interest rates can cool spending, hiring and growth,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
New York, NY, September 19, 2022-Consolidated Flooring, an East Coast commercial flooring contractor, hosted its second ConsoCon show last week at the Altman Building in New York City’s Chelsea District.
Solon, OH, September 19, 2022—Tarkett North America announces the hiring of Omoleye Simmons as vice president of design for the company’s commercial business.
New York, NY, September 19, 2022—"Workers are returning to U.S. offices at the highest rate since the pandemic forced most workplaces to temporarily close in 2020, as infection rates continue to fall and more companies intensify efforts to bring employees back,” reports the Wall Street Journal.