Consumer Sentiment Rises 1.4% in November
Ann Arbor, MI, November 22, 2019—Consumer sentiment rose 1.4% to 96.8 in November, from October’s 95.5 rate, according to final results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.
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Multifamily Market Confidence Weakened Slightly in Q3
Washington, DC, November 22, 2019-Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing weakened slightly in Q3, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Domotex USA to Partner with NARI Atlanta
Chicago, IL, November 22, 2019-Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), the organizer of Domotex USA, has announced that for the second year in a row the National Association of the Remodeling Industry Atlanta Chapter (NARI Atlanta) has entered into a partnership with HFUSA for the Domotex USA trade show.
USGBC Announces New LEED Positive Initiative
Atlanta, GA, November 22, 2019—At Greenbuild International Conference and Expo held in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced LEED Positive—a vision statement and LEED development roadmap that will lay the foundation for a future of LEED that is regenerative.
Shaw Hosted Education Lab Sessions at Greenbuild
Dalton, GA, November 22, 2019—For the third year in a row, Shaw hosted an education lab as part of the annual USGBC Greenbuild conference.
Mohawk's Air.o Carpet Earns Declare & HPD Certifications
Atlanta, GA, November 22, 2019-Mohawk Industries announced at Greenbuild that the company’s Air.o Unified Soft Flooring (USF) carpet line has achieved Declare and Health Product Declaration (HPD) certifications.
TISE Names Jennifer Farrell Celebrity Designer for The Style Hub
Dallas, TX, November 22, 2019-The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo is debuting a new design show feature at the upcoming January event, The Style Hub at The DISH and has named celebrity designer and television host Jennifer Farrell as the face of this new event feature.
Freudenberg to Acquire Low & Bonar
Weinheim, DE, November 21, 2019—The boards of directors of FV Beteiligungs (FVB) and Low & Bonar have reached agreement under which Low & Bonar will be acquired by FVB, a company wholly and directly owned by Freudenberg.
Arden Kelly Presented with 2019 NAFCD Lifetime Achievement Award
Dallas, TX, November 13, 2019-The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recognized Arden Kelly of Commercial Flooring Distributors of Debary, Florida as the recipient of the 2019 NAFCD Lifetime Achievement Award.
Existing-Home Sales Rose 1.9% in October
Washington, DC, November 21, 2019—Total existing-home sales increased 1.9% from September to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.46 million in October, according to the National Association of Realtors.