CARE Announces 2016 Dates for Annual Conference
Greenville, SC, September 22, 2015—CARE’s 14th annual conference is scheduled for May 18 to 19, 2016.
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Green Construction is Major U.S. Economic Driver, USGBC Study
Washington, DC, September 21, 2015—The green building sector is outpacing overall construction growth in the U.S. and will account for more than 2.3 million American jobs this year, according to a new U.S. Green Building Council study.
Shaw Achieves LEED Designation for Two Campus Buildings
Dalton, GA, September 21, 2015—Shaw Industries has achieved the USGBC’s LEED Silver designation for Plant 72, an administrative building on the corporate campus, and for the Shaw Family Health Center, both located in Dalton, Georgia.
Existing-Home Sales Down 4.8% in August, Prices Moderate, NAR
Washington, DC, September 21, 2015—Following three straight months of gains, existing–home sales dipped in August despite slowing price growth, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Invista Hosting Pami Talks Event in Atlanta for RSAs
Atlanta, GA, September 21, 2015—Invista is hosting Pami Talks, a retail training seminar open to all retail sales associates, on October 2.
Construction Employment Expanded in 36 States Year over Year
Arlington, VA, September 21, 2015—Construction employment expanded in 36 states and the District of Columbia between August 2014 and August 2015, according to an analysis today of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Leading Economic Index Up 0.1% in August, Conference Board
New York, NY, September 21, 2015—The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.1% in August to 123.7, following no change in July, and a 0.6% increase in June.
Hank's Specialties Relocates IA Location & Opens New WI Branch
Cedar Rapids, IA, September 21, 2015—Hank’s Specialties, a Midwest floorcovering and installation supply distributor, has moved its Cedar Rapids, Iowa location to 960 32nd Avenue SW.
Lennar Q3 Income Reported
Miami, FL, September 21, 2015—Lennar Corporation, a Miami-based homebuilder, reported net income of $223.3 million, or $0.96 per share, in the quarter ended August 31, from $177.8 million, or $0.78 cents per share, a year earlier.
Shaw Signs Lease for New Union Square Showroom
New York, NY, September 18, 2015—Shaw Industries has signed a long-term lease to occupy 7,963 square feet at 853 Broadway in Union Square, according to Real Estate Weekly.