Porcelanosa Partnered with Late Architect Zaha Hadid on Tile Collection
Ramsey, NJ, August 4, 2016—Porcelanosa partnered with the legendary late architect Zaha Hadid on a bathroom collection called Viate, which focuses on the fluidity of water.
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CFI Annual Convention Underway in Grapevine, TX
Grapevine, TX, August 4, 2016—The Certified Floorcovering Installers Annual Convention is currently underway at the Marriott Grapevine in Grapevine, Texas.
Construction Employment Rose in 228 of 358 Metro Areas in YOY in June
Arlington, VA, August 4, 2016—Construction employment increased in 228 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 48 and declined in 82 between June 2015 and June 2016, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Non-Manufacturing Sector Reports Continued Growth at Slower Rate
Tempe, AZ, August 3, 2016—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 55.5% in July, 1 percentage point lower than the June reading of 56.5%, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Private Sector Employment Rose by 179,000 in July
Roseland, NJ, August 3, 2016—Private sector employment increased by 179,000 jobs from June to July, according to the July ADP National Employment Report.
Consumer Reports Issues Report on Formaldehyde Levels in Flooring
New York, NY, August 2, 2016—Consumer Reports weighed in on the formaldehyde in flooring issue with its own series of tests.
Prices for Globally Traded Hardwood Chips Fell to Record Low in May
Bothell, WA, August 2, 2016—The prices for globally traded hardwood chips fell to a record low in May 2016, while softwood chip prices reached the highest level in seven months, according to the latest FOEX Chip Price Indexes.
Purchasing Managers' Index Fell 0.6% in July to 52.6%
Tempe, AZ, August 1, 2016—The July Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) registered 52.6%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage point from the June reading of 53.2%, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Construction Spending Down in June, But Up 6.2% YOY for First 6 Months
Washington, DC, August 1, 2016—Construction spending during June 2016 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,133.5 billion, 0.6% below the revised May estimate of $1,140.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Consumer Sentiment Closes July Down 3.7%
Ann Arbor, MI, July 29, 2016—Consumer sentiment fell 3.7% to 90.0 in July from June’s 93.5, according to the final results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.