Led by a steep 31.7 percent decline in multifamily production, nationwide housing starts fell 14.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 956,000 units in August, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Hardwood flooring distributor Philadelphia Floor Store (PFS) recently added a new video to its “how-to” series. This step-by-step guide to installing an exotic plank "click" floating prefinished hardwood floor offers solutions for common problems such as hollow sounds, bounce, and climate control changes.
Quick-Step recently launched its online “Design Guide.” The primary goal of the Design Guide is to make it easier for consumers to choose the right Quick-Step floor.
In a transaction designed to accelerate growth, Michigan-based Scott Group Custom Carpets LLC has acquired Texas-based Hokanson Carpets Inc. The acquisition will allow Scott Group, which focuses on designing and producing luxury carpets and rugs for the private aviation and architectural-design markets, to expand its geographical footprint and to move aggressively into the residential design sector
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) installed Sandy K. Field, CBT, CIT, as its 60th national president during NAWIC’s Annual Meeting and Convention in Indianapolis on Sept. 5. Field, office/HR manager for Horizon Group International, has been a member of NAWIC’s Houston, Texas Chapter since 2005.
Artistic Tile's Hydraulic is a low maintenance, commercially rated glazed porcelain with the look and feel of classic encaustic cement, according to the company.
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that streamlines the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects, according to the institute.
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