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Washington, DC, May 8, 2026—National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.244 trillion.
Arlington, VA, May 7, 2026-The Flooring Sustainability Summit returns to Washington, D.C. for its third year, July 14 to 16, at The Mayflower Hotel, bringing together leaders from across the flooring industry and built environment to advance dialogue around sustainability, material health and the future of responsible design.
Chattanooga, TN, May 7, 2026-Industry leaders, recyclers and sustainability stakeholders gathered in Chattanooga this week for the 24th annual meeting of the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), where discussions centered on expanding end-use applications for recycled carpet materials and preparing for new extended producer responsibility legislation in New York.
Mountville, PA, May 6, 2026-AHF Products, citing a continued shift in the flooring market toward luxury vinyl tile (LVT), will cease to operate its residential sheet vinyl line at its Lancaster, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility on June 28.
Washington, DC, May 7, 2026—Construction spending during March 2026 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,185.5 billion, 0.6% above the February estimate of $2,173.2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, May 7, 2026—The Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) produced mixed results for Q1 2026.
Washington, DC, May 7, 2026—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 0.8% in Q1 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 1.5% and hours worked increased 0.7%.
Calhoun, GA, May 6, 2026—Mohawk will host Edge Summit 2027 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas from December 1 to December 4, delivering actionable retail growth strategies, breakthrough product innovation and unforgetable experiences in the Lone Star State.
Chattanooga, TN, May 6, 2026—CARE presented three awards the evening of May 5 during its annual conference, taking place in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Washington, DC, May 6, 2026—Mortgage applications decreased 4.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 1, 2026.