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Arlington, VA, September 28, 2017—Construction employment increased in 274 out of 358 metro areas between August 2016 and August 2017, declined in 52 and stagnated in 32, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Viken, Sweden, September 28, 2017—The Curaçao-based company Innovations4Flooring recently filed a petition for Inter Partes Review (IPR) of the Välinge patent U.S. Patent No 7,398,625.
Miami, FL, September 28, 2017—Over 90 Tile of Spain companies showcase their latest ceramic tile innovations and collections at Cersaie 2017 this week in Bologna, Italy.
Washington, DC, September 27, 2017—The Pending Home Sales Index retreated 2.6% to 106.3 in August from 109.1 in July. The index is now at its lowest reading since January 2016 (106.1), is 2.6% below a year ago, and has fallen on an annual basis in four of the past five months.
New York, NY, September 27, 2017—Hardwood flooring company Havwoods International has officially arrived in North America.
Washington, DC, September 27, 2017—New orders for manufactured durable goods in August increased $3.9 billion or 1.7% to $232.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Bologna, IT, September 27, 2017—The 35th Cersaie, International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, opened Monday in the Bologna exhibition center.
Manchester, NH, September 27, 2017—Carpet One Floor & Home participated in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Annual T2T 5K Run & Walk in New York City on September 24.
Green Bay, WI, September 27, 2017—The Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership joined H.J. Martin and Son at a celebratory luncheon held in the company’s Green Bay showroom to recognize its receipt of the 2017 Gold Starnet Environmental Achievement Award.
Forney, TX, September 27, 2017-People from every sector of the flooring industry attended the 24th Annual CFI Convention this month in Orlando, Florida.