Builder confidence inched up in September on lower lumber prices and strong housing demand, even as the housing sector continues to grapple with building material supply chain issues and...
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August Construction Employment Lags Pre-Pandemic Peak in 39 States
Construction employment in August remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 39 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of...
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Floor & Decor Launches Grand Opening of Waltham, Massachusetts Store
Floor & Decor will expand its nationwide footprint when it opens the doors to its newest location in Waltham, Massachusetts on September 23, 2021. This opening marks the third store...
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China Tariff Exemptions on U.S. Hardwoods Extended Until April 2022
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has received notice from the Ministry of Finance of China that the tariff exemptions that were set to expire on September 17, 2021...
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President Biden Issues COVID-19 Action Plan Including Mandated Vaccines for Private Sector Employees
On September 9, 2021 President Biden announced a COVID-19 Action Plan entitled “Path out of the Pandemic,” a six-pronged national strategy aimed at combating COVID-19, including requirements for private...
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Half of Small Employers Report Supply Chain Disruptions Are Significantly Impacting Their Businesses
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center released its latest COVID-19 survey on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected small businesses. This is the 19th survey in the series and includes updates...
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Woodland Distributors Seeking Counter Sales Professional
Woodland Distributors in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is looking for a well-rounded individual with a working knowledge and understanding of the wood floor industry. Knowledge of distribution, products, flooring,...
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AkzoNobel Reveals 2022 Color of the Year
AkzoNobel recently revealed Bright Skies as its 2022 Color of the Year. The company shared that extensive global trend research conducted by a team of in-house paints and coatings...
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in August; Contractor Confidence Down
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell sharply to 7.7 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted August 19 to September...
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NWFA Wood Talk Podcast – A Conversation with Jason Goldberg, Founder and CEO of America’s Floor Source
Brett Miller chats with Jason Goldberg, founder and CEO of America’s Floor Source. They discuss the labor crisis, addressing the shortage of qualified workers in the flooring industry, how...
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