Although only half of surveyed households believe the economy is currently improving, nearly all young renters eventually want to buy a home, and a convincing majority still view homeownership as part of their American dream, according to a new quarterly consumer survey released today by the National Association of Realtors.

Domotex asia/ChinaFloor (DACF) and The International Surface Event (TISE) have entered into a mutual endorsement agreement.

Noble Co.'s continuing education course, Sustainable Tile Installations Using Membrane Technology, has been approved by the Green Business Certification (GBCI) for one continuing education (CE) hour.

Nicki Rayburn has joined Shaw Industries as director of public relations and communications.

Q.E.P. Co. collaborated with Boys Town of South Florida for The Hope for the Holiday Campaign.

Tectura Designs has expanded its selection of terrazzo tile with the new Reflections line.

The memberships of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) and the Building Stone Institute (BSI) have voted to enter into a two-year joint venture.

Mannington Commercial has extended its BioSpec collection.

CBC Flooring, a division of CBC America, has expanded its sales territory of Los Angeles-based Sustainable Surfaces (S2) to include all of California.