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Construction Employment Lagged in June

Construction Employment Lagged in June

Washington, DC, July 25, 2022—Construction employment in June continued to trail pre-pandemic levels in more than one-third of the states despite record job openings, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Tom Duffy & LX Hausys Form Partnership

Tom Duffy & LX Hausys Form Partnership

Manteca, CA, July 25, 2022—The Tom Duffy Company has announced a new manufacturer partnership with LX Hausys. With distribution locations in California, Arizona and Nevada, Tom Duffy Company will be representing the LX Hausys H-Flor Resilient Flooring line with a focus on commercially rated LVT.

Construction Starts Declined 5% in June

Construction Starts Declined 5% in June

Hamilton, NJ, July 20, 2022—Total construction starts fell 5% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $932.3 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Kitchen & Bath Spending to Remain Strong in Second Half of 2022

Kitchen & Bath Spending to Remain Strong in Second Half of 2022

Hackettstown, NJ, July 21, 2022—While both inflation and mortgage rate increases have impacted the kitchen and bath segment, the overall annual forecast still represents a double-digit increase over 2021, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) midyear 2022 Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook.