Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 4,000 in Week Ending February 21
In the week ending February 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was [...]
Only 10% of Construction Workers in Union in 24 States
At least 90% of construction workers in 24 states did not belong to a union [...]
60% of Gen Zers Will Pursue Skilled Trade Work This Year: Survey
Fear of AI might be driving the shift. A different survey last year found fewer [...]
2026 Trend Outlook: ‘Tile as Art,’ Explained by Experts
As the new year gets underway, “tile as art” is becoming a defining force for 2026 interiors. Ceramic [...]
NTCA Announces March 2026 Workshop & Program Schedule
The National Tile Contractors Association’s (NTCA) has scheduled 18 free workshops and eight regional programs [...]
Fuse Welcomes Six New Member Companies
Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, announced the addition of six [...]
Ceramic & LVT Imports Declined in December 2025
In December, ceramic imports declined in units and dollars, while LVT unit imports were down [...]
Mortgage Applications Rose 0.4% in Week Ending February 20
Mortgage applications increased 0.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers [...]
10% Duty Applied to Imports Under Section 122 of Trade Act of 1974
Effective February 24, following the Supreme Court’s ruling against tariffs instituted under the International Emergency [...]
Lowe’s Q4 2025 Comp Sales Up 1.3%, Earnings Down 11%
Lowe's reported total sales for Q4 2025 were $20.6 billion, a 10.8% increase compared to [...]