Job Openings, Hires & Separations Little Changed in February
Washington, DC, April 13, 2018—The number of job openings was little changed at 6.1 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Mullican Debuts New Logo
Johnson City, TN, April 12, 2018—Mullican Flooring debuted its new company logo at the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Expo in Tampa, Florida, held April 11 to 14 at the Tampa Convention Center.
NWFA Expo Currently Underway in Tampa
Tampa, FL, April 12, 2018—The National Wood Flooring Association’s Expo and Annual Meeting is currently underway in Tampa, Florida. The event runs through Friday.
Import Prices Held Steady in March
Washington, DC, April 12, 2018—U.S. import prices recorded no change in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.3% rise in February.
Daltile Holds Black Tie Event for Showroom Opening
Dallas, TX, April 12, 2018—Daltile recently held a black tie grand opening of its new showroom in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Construction Costs Climbed in March
Arlington, VA, April 11, 2018—Construction costs climbed again in March, with increases for a wide range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and cause scarcities, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.
Consumer Prices Fell 0.1% in March
Washington, DC, April 11, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.1% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Homebuyers Spending Greater Percentage of Income on Mortgage
New York, NY, April 11, 2018—Many Americans are spending a greater percentage of their income on a mortgage, an impact of the current housing market’s high price tags, reports the Wall Street Journal.
IIDA Announces Inductees into College of Fellows
Chicago, IL, April 11, 2018—The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has announced the induction of four IIDA Members into the prestigious College of Fellows.
Ecore Whitepaper Explores Acoustic Issues in Fitness Facilities
Lancaster, PA, April 11, 2018—Growing demand for access to modern fitness facilities is driving developers to include them in more multi-use buildings, where they often share an address—and walls—with neighboring offices, residential units or commercial spaces.