As the Chinese government signaled that it would maintain property-pricing curbs, experts have said that the housing market will go through tough times next year.

The Flooring Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF), Hanley Wood Exhibitions and the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) are partnering to promote a campaign aimed not just at the health of the flooring industry but of its individual members.

Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Reno, Nev., has issued a statement on a congressional plan to raise fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and use them to help pay for an extension of this year's payroll tax cut through 2012.

Armstrong Commercial Flooring’s Rejuvenations sheet vinyl was named an Honoree in Interior Design magazine’s sixth annual 2011 Best of Year (BoY) Awards.

The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2011 LAMMY Awards, which are given annually to companies and individuals for exceptional contributions to the laminate flooring industry.

The U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools, working in conjunction with its founding sponsor, United Technologies Corp., has released its inaugural Best of Green Schools 2011 list recognizing school administrators and government leaders in 10 categories for their efforts to create sustainable learning environments.

Anderson Hardwood Floors has announced a brand restructure that consolidates the company’s four brands down to two.

Custom Building Products has enhanced its customer service and technical support by offering Job Inspection Kits to its technical sales representatives.

Blueridge Commercial Carpet, based in Ellijay, Ga., has closed its doors after more than 40 years in the industry.

Officials at Engineered Floors, LLC of Dalton, Ga., announced the completed acquisition of Dream Weaver Carpet Industries, Inc. of Chatsworth, Ga.