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Starnet Hosted Ninth Specifier Seminar at NeoCon

Starnet Hosted Ninth Specifier Seminar at NeoCon

Darien, CT, June 28, 2018—Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring has announced that 38 Starnet Member specification representatives gathered in Chicago last week for the ninth annual Starnet Specifier Seminar.

Construction Employment Rose in 263 Metro Areas YOY in May

Construction Employment Rose in 263 Metro Areas YOY in May

Arlington, VA, June 27, 2018—Construction employment increased in 263 (73%) out of 358 metro areas between May 2017 and May 2018, declined in 47 (13%) and was unchanged in 48, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Sherwin Williams Unveils Its 2019 Color Forecast

Sherwin Williams Unveils Its 2019 Color Forecast

Cleveland, OH, June 27, 2018—Sherwin-Williams has announce its tenth annual Colormix Color Forecast, with a single master palette to inspire and help professionals and DIYers select the right color scheme for any project.

Biomimicry Design Challenge Seeking Climate Change Solutions

Biomimicry Design Challenge Seeking Climate Change Solutions

Missoula, MT, June 27, 2018—A tidal energy harvester inspired by the human heart. A soil erosion solution that mimics a kingfisher’s eyelid. A mosquito-control device that functions like carnivorous plants. These technologies are among the winners in a global competition that asks innovators to create radically sustainable climate change solutions inspired by the natural world.

NeoCon Celebrated 50th Anniversary Milestone

NeoCon Celebrated 50th Anniversary Milestone

Chicago, IL, June 27, 2018—NeoCon, held June 11 to 13 at The Mart in Chicago, rang in a historic 50 years as the leading platform for commercial design, serving as an incubator and catalyst for the future of the industry.

Home Prices Rose 6.4% YOY in April

Home Prices Rose 6.4% YOY in April

New York, NY, June 26, 2018—Home prices rose 6.4% year over year in April, down from 6.5% in the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.

Home Renovation Expected to Stay Strong in 2018, Says Houzz

Home Renovation Expected to Stay Strong in 2018, Says Houzz

Palo Alto, CA, June 26, 2018—2018 is on track to be another solid year for home renovations, with half of homeowners on Houzz planning to begin or continue renovations (51%), according to the seventh annual Houzz & Home survey of nearly 150,000 respondents in the U.S.