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  • Commercial Construction Starts Up 17.8% in May, Residential Down 2.1%
    Boston, MA, June 18, 2026—Total construction starts improved 34.1% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.78 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential (commercial)…
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  • Lack of Affordability & Economic Uncertainty Continue to Challenge Housing Market
    Cambridge, MA, June 19, 2026—Persistent affordability challenges and rising economic uncertainty are squeezing housing conditions, with weakening labor markets and plummeting immigration dampening household growth, according to…
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  • Imports of Hardwood & Decorative Plywood Down 36% in First 4 Months of 2026
    Sterling, VA, June 19, 2026—”The most recent data shows that U.S. imports of hardwood and decorative plywood are down by more than 36% in volume and 23%…
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  • Bjelin Celebrates 10 Years of Business
    Viken, Sweden, June 19, 2026—Bjelin, an international wood flooring manufacturer, is celebrating its ten-year anniversary, marking a decade of growth, innovation and international expansion.
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  • FEI Group’s 2026 National Conference Slated for Phoenix in October
    Marietta, GA, June 18, 2026—FEI Group’s 2026 National Conference will take place at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, bringing together members, supply partners, and industry leaders…
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  • Signature Flooring Announces Two Promotions, One Hire
    Dalton, GA, June 18, 2026—Signature Flooring has made two organizational promotions and one new hire.
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  • Visalia Ceramic Tile Recognized by Local HQ Chamber of Commerce
    Jackson, MS, June 18, 2026—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) congratulates its chairman of the board, Sam Bruce, president and CEO of Visalia Ceramic Tile on his…
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  • Pending Home Sales Up 3.8% in May
    Washington, DC, June 17, 2026—Pending home sales in May increased by 3.8% month-over-month and 4.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales report. 
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  • NeoCon 2026 Attendance Grew by 9%
    Chicago, IL, June 17, 2026—NeoCon 2026 drew 55,000 design and industry professionals—a 9% YOY increase in traffic.
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  • May Retail Sales Increased 0.9% from April and 6.9% YOY
    Washington, DC, June 17, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for May 2026 were $763.7 billion, up 0.9% from the previous month, and up…
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