Orders for Manufactured Durable Goods Drop 2% in August
Washington, DC, September 24, 2015—New orders for manufactured durable goods in August decreased $4.8 billion or 2.0% to $236.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau has announced.
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Metroflor/Halstead Embarking on Crush MS Campaign
Norwalk, CT, September 24, 2015—Metroflor/Halstead Corporation employees have embarked on a philanthropic effort to raise awareness and funds for supporting the fight against Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Healthcare Design Expo Announces Lineup of Pre-Conference Clinics
Washington, DC, September 24, 2015—Healthcare Design Expo & Conference kicks off November 14th with a full day of pre-conference clinics.
Lynn Wholesale Flooring Opens Third DC Metro Area Location
Gaithersburg, MD, September 24, 2015—Lynn Wholesale Flooring, a DC area flooring distributor that has specialized in hardwood for more than 40 years, opened its third location in the DC metro area.
BASF Announces Changes in Leadership
Wyandotte, MI, September 23, 2015—BASF has announced a number of leadership changes.
Home Prices Up 0.6% in July, FHFA
Washington, DC, September 23, 2015—Across the nation, home prices rose by 0.6% in July from the previous month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Coverings 2016 Registration Now Open
Alexandria, VA, September 23, 2015—Online registration for Coverings 2016 is now open.
Jaipur Earns Nomination for German Design Award
Norcross, GA, September 23, 2015—Jaipur Rugs has been nominated for the prestigious German Design Award.
Architectural Billings Index Slipped in August
Washington, DC, September 23, 2015—The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slipped to 49.1 in August after showing mostly healthy business conditions so far this year, according to the American Institute of Architects.
NAHB Releases Study: "What Green Means to Home Buyers"
Washington, DC, September 22, 2015—The NAHB’s publishing arm, BuilderBooks, has released a study called What Green Means to Home Buyers: Perceptions and Preferences.