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Re:Source New Jersey Earns Grand Prize in Starnet Design Award

Re:Source New Jersey Earns Grand Prize in Starnet Design Award

Denville, NJ, June 20, 2017—Re:Source New Jersey was awarded top honors in the 19th annual Starnet Design Awards. The Grand Prize, including a $5,000 check donated to the charity of the winner’s choice, was presented to the company for their work on NBC Sports 2016 Summer Olympic Studio in Rio de Janeiro.

EPA Returns to Original Timeline for Formaldehyde Compliance

EPA Returns to Original Timeline for Formaldehyde Compliance

High Point, NC, June 19, 2017––Formal objections to a revised compliance timeline for the federal formaldehyde rule have halted the update and triggered a potentially lengthy review process by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), reports the American Home Furnishings Alliance.

Construction Jobs Added in 42 States YOY in May

Construction Jobs Added in 42 States YOY in May

Arlington, VA, June 19, 2017—Forty-two states added construction jobs between May 2016 and May 2017 amid growing demand for construction services, while 25 states and the District of Columbia lost construction jobs between April and May as firms struggle to find enough workers, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released.

Homes Selling at Record Pace Due to Tight Supply

Homes Selling at Record Pace Due to Tight Supply

Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 16, 2017—In May, the average house sat on the market only 37 days, according to a CNBC article called “Home are selling at a record-setting pace…again” by Diana Olick.

Housing Starts Fell 5.5% in May, Completions Rose 5.6%

Housing Starts Fell 5.5% in May, Completions Rose 5.6%

Washington, DC, June 16, 2017—Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,092,000, 5.5% below the revised April estimate of 1,156,000 and is 2.4% below the May 2016 rate of 1,119,000, according to the Commerce Department.