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Impact Property Solutions Acquires Arizona's Interior Concepts

Dallas, TX, November 1, 2023—Impact Property Solutions, a Dallas, Texas-based portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital, has acquired Interior Concepts, an Arizona-based provider of flooring products and installation services to multifamily and commercial properties.

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Sept. Construction Spending Rose 0.4% from Aug., Up 8.7% YOY

Washington, DC, November 1, 2023-Construction spending during September 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,996.5 billion, 0.4% above the revised August estimate of $1,988.3 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Three Flooring Distributors Form Consortium for National Coverage

Santa Fe Springs, CA, November 1, 2023-Several large flooring distributors-Belknap Haines, All Surfaces and Tri-West-have joined to form INA (Interiors North America), providing nationwide distribution for a growing portfolio of private-label products.

Mortgage Applications Declined 2.1% in Week Ending October 27

Washington, DC, November 1, 2023—Mortgage applications decreased 2.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 27, 2023.

ISM's Purchasing Managers' Index Declined to 46.7% in October

Tempe, AZ, November 1, 2023—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 46.7% in October, 2.3 percentage points lower than the 49% recorded in September say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Mannington Commercial Joins Build Reuse

Calhoun, GA, November 1, 2023-Mannington Commercial has joined Build Reuse, a national organization encouraging the recovery and reuse of building materials in the United States.

Job Openings Steady in September at 9.6 Million

Washington, DC, November 1, 2023—The number of job openings changed little at 9.6 million on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Private Sector Employment Added 113,000 Jobs in October

Roseland, NJ, November 1, 2023—Private sector employment increased by 113,000 jobs in October, and annual pay was up 5.7% year-over-year, according to the October ADP National Employment Report produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

TCNA's IPA Laboratories Earns ACIL Quality Service Award

Clemson, SC, November 1, 2023—International Product Assurance Laboratories (IPA Laboratories), has been honored with the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) Customer Quality Service Award.

NTCA Announces November 2023 Education & Training Schedule

Flowood, MS, November 1, 2023—The year may be winding down, but National Tile Council of America (NTCA) is bringing education and training to sites across the country, with 14 three-hour workshops to six states and five full-day regional training events in November.

NeoCon Opens 2024 Call for Programming Submissions

Chicago, IL, November 1, 2023-- NeoCon has opened its call for programming submissions for NeoCon 2024.

Torlys Promotes Andrew Davis

Toronto, ON, November 1, 2023—Torlys announced the expanded role of Andrew Davis to director of sales (Western Canada), business development, insurance, to help drive the company’s continued success.