Rising material costs led by a huge upsurge in lumber prices along with a resurgence of the coronavirus across much of the nation pushed builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes down three points to 83 in January, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

After initially being postponed to May 18-20, Domotex will no longer take place as a hybrid trade show format this year.

This online alternative of IBS, a business-building event in residential construction, will showcase the most innovative new products, offer live and semi-live interactive education sessions with on-demand recordings, feature creative networking opportunities such as live chat and one-on-one meeting requests, and much more.

The company will donate $250,000 to Rebuilding Together to provide critical home repairs to individuals in need and help revitalize communities throughout the country.

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.

Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, announced Coverings 2021 will now take place July 7-9, 2021, in the North Hall of the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida.

Held at the CFI training center in Forney, TX, the one-week basic hardwood, laminate and LVT course took place October 26-30, 2020.

Aside from the ongoing risks of COVID-19 and the uncertainty surrounding the lifting of travel restrictions and bans on large gatherings, favorable market conditions for installers have allowed members an opportunity to make up ground lost during the quarantines as demand surges.

It is important that every installer take steps to protect themselves, employees, and customers from exposure to the coronavirus.