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Aug 26, 2022 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Architecture Billings Remain Positive in July at 51

Washington, DC, August 26, 2022—The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July was 51.0, according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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Consumer Sentiment Rose 13% in August to 58.2

Ann Arbor, MI, August 26, 2022—Consumer sentiment rose 13% to 58.2 in August, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

Kitchen & Bath Industry Records Q2 Slowdown

Bethlehem, PA, August 26, 20220—The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) for Q2 of 2022 indicates that the sector is seeing signs of a cooldown, with industry leaders anticipating decelerated growth through the rest of the year.

Imports of Multilayered Wood Flooring Up 30% in First Half of 2022

Washington, DC, August 26, 2022—U.S. imports of multilayered wood flooring are up by 30% in volume and 32% in value in the first six months of this year versus the same period last year, according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association.

Personal Income Inched up 0.2% in July, Spending Up 0.1%

Washington, DC, August 26, 2022-Personal income increased $47.0 billion (0.2%) in July, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Taylor Adhesives Joins Floorcloud

Dalton, GA, August 26, 2022—Taylor Adhesives has joined Floorcloud, a technology platform that enables contractors to monitor, communicate and store jobsite conditions and other essential data in real-time to improve installation outcomes for all project stakeholders.