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Construction Employment Rose by 15,000 in June

Washington, DC, July 7, 2025—The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Truist Reports on Construction Industry Reaction to "Big, Beautiful Bill"

Charlotte, NC, July 7, 2025—Trust reported about how industry trade groups have reacted to the recently-signed "One, Big, Beautiful Bill."

Today's Homebuyers Need $17K More than They Did 5 Years Ago

Seattle, WA, July 7, 2025-Five years ago, a median-income household could afford a typical U.S. home. Today, they're more than $17,000 short, even if they have $73,000 saved for a down payment, a new Zillow analysis finds.

Wet Q2 Weather Conditions Impacted Construction Activity

Charlotte, NC, July 7, 2025—Truist analyzed Q2 weather conditions in relation to construction.

Shehadi Commercial Flooring Names Ross Langhorne President

Toronto, ON, July 7, 2025—Ross Langhorne will be joining Lynx Flooring as the president of Shehadi Commercial Flooring in Fairfield, New Jersey.

U.S. and Vietnam Reach Tariff Agreement

New York, NY, July 3, 2025-The U.S. and Vietnam have struck a tariff deal that will see American goods enter Vietnam duty-free, President Trump announced Wednesday, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Trade Deficit Rose by $11.3 Billion in May

Washington, DC, July 3, 2025—The goods and services deficit was $71.5 billion in May, up $11.3 billion from $60.3 billion in April, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Employment Rose by 147,000 in June, Unemployment Flat at 4.1%

Washington, DC, July 3, 2025-Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

PureCycle Forms Partnership with Emerald Carpets

Orlando, FL, July 3, 2025—PureCycle Technologies, a U.S.-based company specializing in plastic recycling, has announced a partnership with Emerald Carpets, a producer of trade show carpets.

Stonepeak Earns Organizational Carbon Footprint Validation

Crossville, TN, July 3, 2025—Stonepeak has achieved the Organizational Carbon Footprint Validation ISO 14064-1, one of the first companies in the U.S. flooring industry to earn this distinction, according to the company.

Factory Orders Rose 8.2% in May

Washington, DC, July 3, 2025-New orders for manufactured goods in May, up five of the last six months, increased $48.5 billion or 8.2% to $642.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.

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