The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) rose 11 points to 48 compared to the previous quarter.

The floorcovering installation industry is actively fighting the spread of COVID-19 and other healthcare-associated infection (HAIs). This includes adopting Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) standards and protocols that help safeguard patients from potential contaminants during renovations and construction projects.

The refreshed brand identity reflects the evolution of the organization that was founded in 1983 by Tom Duve. 

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in September fell 3.5 percent to 959,000 from a downwardly revised August number, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Single-family starts showed continued growth in September as overall housing production increased 1.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42 million units.

In a further show of strength for the housing sector, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased two points to 85 in October, further surpassing the previous all-time high of 83 recorded in September.

Laticrete, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has contributed multiple products to the digital television series “Idea House Build,” a show by This Old House that inspires homeowners with new ideas and innovative products.

Design & Construction Week was scheduled to take place on Feb. 9-11, 2021, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The new all-virtual DCW 2021 will still take place the week of Feb. 8 with extended programming.

FloorFolio's new course is approved by AIA and IDCEC for continuing education and also qualifies for Professional Development Hours.

Bostik, Inc., specializes in adhesives and installation systems for building construction, recently announced that Eric Loferski has joined the company as Director of Marketing, Consumer & Construction Business Unit – North America.