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Washington, DC May 23, 2018—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for April was 52.0 (any score over 50 is billings growth), which indicates the business environment continues to be healthy for architecture firms despite continued labor shortages, growing inflation in building materials costs and rising interest rates.
Mooresville, NC, May 23, 2018—Lowe’s increased net earnings by 61% in Q1.
Spartanburg, SC, May 23, 2018—Todd van der Kruik has been appointed vice president of global design for Milliken’s global Floor Covering Division.
Lancaster, PA, May 23, 2018—A new Continuing Education Course (CEU) and white paper issued by Armstrong Flooring focuses on one of the fastest growing categories in the built environment—luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring—and details how this product can contribute to the WELL Building Standard, the first standard to focus solely on the health and wellness of building occupants.
Atlanta, GA, May 22, 2018—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the names of its members who were recent recipients of key industry awards at Coverings Installation and Design Awards (CID) Ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mooresville, NC, May 22, 2018—Marvin Ellison has been named CEO of Lowe’s.
Avon, MA, May 22, 2018—SelecTech recently announced the launch of a new lab division to better serve clients in the life sciences, educational and institutional markets.
Irvine, CA, May 22, 2018—February 2018 shows a national rent increase of 2.8%, compared to 2.5% in February 2017, according to the latest Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI) by CoreLogic.
Washington, DC, May 21, 2018—The U.S. Department of Commerce erred in April when it declined to investigate allegations that Chinese companies were avoiding tariffs on hardwood plywood imports by slightly altering their products, several U.S.-based lumber producers alleged in the U.S. Court of International Trade, reports Law360.
Anniston, AL ,May 21, 2018—JTG, Inc, Ted’s Abbey Carpet and Floor and Floors To Go held an employee awards banquet at the Gadsden Country Club May 19.