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Shaw Named 2018 Employer of the Year by SPADD

Shaw Named 2018 Employer of the Year by SPADD

Dalton, GA, June 1, 2018—Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD) recently presented Shaw the 2018 Employer of the Year award for the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

Pending Home Sales Fell 1.3% in April

Pending Home Sales Fell 1.3% in April

Washington, DC, May 31, 2018—The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, declined 1.3% to 106.4 in April from an upwardly revised 107.8 in March, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

IIDA Announces NeoCon Event Schedule

IIDA Announces NeoCon Event Schedule

Chicago, IL, May 31, 2018—IIDA has announced a robust schedule of programming for June 10 to 13 in Chicago for NeoCon 2018, with four full days of educational events, celebrations, and opportunities for connection and engagement with industry peers and thought leaders.

Engineered Floors to Exhibit at Domotex USA

Engineered Floors to Exhibit at Domotex USA

Chicago, IL, May 31, 2018—Hannover Fairs USA, the organizer of Domotex USA, has announced that Dalton, Georgia-based Engineered Floors will exhibit its Dream Weaver brand and new Engineered Floors Hard Surfaces collections at the inaugural Domotex USA trade show in Atlanta.

Job Cuts Fell 12.6% in May

Job Cuts Fell 12.6% in May

Chicago, IL, May 31, 2018—Job cuts announced by U.S.-based employers fell 12.6%, from 36,081 in April to 31,517 in May, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

Construction Employment Rose in 256 or 358 Areas YOY in April

Construction Employment Rose in 256 or 358 Areas YOY in April

Arlington, VA, May 31, 2018—Construction employment increased in 256 out of 358 metro areas between April 2017 and April 2018, declined in 63 and was unchanged in 39, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Emser & Century Communities Renew Partnership

Emser & Century Communities Renew Partnership

Los Angeles, CA, May 31, 2018—On the heels of the builder’s 78.3% growth in closings from 2015 to 2017, Emser Tile and Century Communities announced they will renew their exclusive tile and natural stone provider partnership.