Architectural Billings Index Shows Continued Modest Growth in April
Washington, DC, May 18, 2016—The April ABI score was 50.6, down from the mark of 51.9 in the previous month, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has reported.
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Linden Lumber Closes Hardwood Flooring Division
Linden, AL, May 18, 2016-- Linden Lumber is closing its hardwood flooring division effective yesterday, May 17.
Unilin Awarded $1.17 Million Compensation for Patent Infringement
Wielsbeke, BE, May 18, 2016—Unilin was recently awarded a $1.17 million judgment in compensation for the patent infringement by Granada Kitchen & Floor, Granada Wood & Cabinets and NSL Trading Corporation.
Crossville Sponsoring First Southern Style Now Showhouse
Crossville, TN, New Orleans, LA, May 18, 2016—Officials with Crossville have announced the company is the exclusive tile sponsor for the first-ever Southern Style Now Showhouse, presented by Traditional Home Magazine.
Lisa Tucker Named Educator of the Year by IIDA
Chicago, IL, May 18, 2016—The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) proudly announces Lisa Tucker, Ph.D., IIDA, FIDEC, AIA, ASID, LEED AP BD+C, as the 2016 IIDA Educator of the Year.
Third Annual Schönox’s Worst Subfloor Contest Now Accepting Entries
Florence, AL, May 18, 2016—The third annual Schönox’s Worst Subfloor Contest is now underway.
Housing Starts Up 6.6% in April
Washington, DC, May 17, 2016— Privately-owned housing starts in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,172,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced.
Home Depot's Net Sales Rose 9% YOY in Q1
Atlanta, GA, May 17, 2016—The Home Depot has reported sales of $22.8 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2016, a 9.0% increase from the first quarter of fiscal 2015, when sales were $20.9 billion.
Consumer Price Index Increased by 0.4% in April
Washington, DC, May 17, 2016—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
April Industrial Production Rose by 0.7%
Washington, DC, May 17, 2016—Industrial production increased 0.7% in April after decreasing in the previous two months, according to the Federal Reserve. Manufacturing output rose 0.3% after declining the same amount in March.