Construction Employment Expanded in 44 States in 2015
Washington, DC, January 27, 2016— Forty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs in 2015, according to analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Armstrong Launches Elevate, New Retail Support Program
Lancaster, PA, January 27, 2016—Armstrong has launched its new customer-centric program, Elevate, a comprehensive retail support program to help specialty flooring retailers grow their businesses.
Tarkett Rolls Out Updated Safe-T-First System
Solon, OH, January 27, 2016—Tarkett has introduced its newly updated Safe-T-First System (STF).
BSCAI Announces New Leadership
Chicago, IL, January 27, 2016—Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) announces the installation of its newly elected officers and directors.
Upofloor Announces Partnership with Design Materials
Altamonte Springs, FL, January 27, 2016—Upofloor America’s Inc. announced that it has appointed independent agency Design Materials to represent its product line in the southern California market.
Aacer Flooring Completes Prefinished Line Expansion
Peshtigo, WI, January 26, 2016—Aacer Flooring has completed its prefinished line expansion and shipped its inaugural order.
NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe Set to Retire
Washington, DC, January 26, 2016—The National Association of Home Builders announced during the International Builders’ Show that chief economist David Crowe, Ph.D., will retire on March 18 of this year.
Houzz State of the Industry Report: Growth Expected in 2016
Palo Alto, CA, January 26, 2016—Home renovation and design businesses on Houzz anticipate more widespread revenue and profit growth in 2016 than they experienced in 2015, according to the findings of the 2016 Houzz State of the Industry.
Fuse Alliance Announces New Board of Director Members
Laguna Niguel, CA, January 26, 2016—Fuse Alliance has announced that its board of directors has appointed three new members for 2016. Joining the board of directors are Jamie Gilmore, Brittany Purdy and Garry Ruick.
Home Prices Continued to Rise in November, Up 5.3% YOY
New York, NY, January 26, 2016—The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index recorded a slightly higher year-over-year gain with a 5.3% annual increase in November 2015 versus a 5.1% increase in October 2015.