Personal Income & Spending Rose in July
Washington, DC, August 30, 2018—Personal income increased $54.8 billion (0.3%) in July according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Shaw Releases 2017 Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, August 30, 2018—?The 2017 sustainability report released by Shaw focuses on the company’s continued efforts to “Create a Better Future” through a focus on safe, sustainable products and operations that contribute to healthier environments and preservation of natural resources.
EPLF Creates Classifications for Laminate Moisture Resistance
Bielefeld, Germany, June 20, 2018—The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) Technical Committee has set the course for new research projects, including a system of classification for moisture resistance.
Craft Workers in Short Supply in Construction Trades
Arlington, VA, August 30, 2018—Eighty percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Marazzi Co-Sponsors A&D Event in Chicago
Dallas, TX, August 30, 2018-Marazzi recently served as co-sponsor of a Chicago A & D event attended by over 500 designers, architects, and builder members of the IIDA’s (Commercial Interior Design Association) Illinois chapter.
Mohawk Renovates Classrooms Through School Crashers Program
Calhoun, GA, August 30, 2018—Since the inception of the School Crashers program five years ago, Mohawk has partnered with the Georgia United Credit Union to “crash” select community schools and give them much-needed renovations.
Q2 GDP Revised Up to 4.2%
Washington, DC, August 29, 2018—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.2% in the second quarter of 2018, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Tarkett Signs Agreement to Purchase Lexmark
Paris, France, August 28, 2018-Tarkett has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Lexmark Carpet Mills.
Pending Home Sales Fell 0.7% in July
Washington, DC, August 29, 2018—The Pending Home Sales Index decreased 0.7% to 106.2 in July from 107.0 in June, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Lowe's Names David Denton CFO
Mooresville, NC, August 29, 2018—Lowe’s has announced the appointment of David M. Denton as executive vice president, chief financial officer.