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EPA Announces $160M in Grants Supporting Clean Construction

EPA Announces $160M in Grants Supporting Clean Construction

Washington, DC, July 17, 2024-On July 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 38 grant recipients across the country, totaling nearly $160 million, to support efforts to report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials and products.

Bjelin Grows U.S. Team

Bjelin Grows U.S. Team

Helsingborg, Sweden, July 17, 2024—Bjelin has significantly expanded its U.S. team from ten to 25 members over the past year in response to increased demand for the company’s flooring products.

Homebuilder Confidence Declined 1 Point to 42 in July

Homebuilder Confidence Declined 1 Point to 42 in July

Washington, DC, July 16, 2024—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 42 in July, down one point from June, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

June Retail Sales Flat from May but Up 2.3% YOY

June Retail Sales Flat from May but Up 2.3% YOY

Washington, DC, July 16, 2024—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June 2024 were $704.3 billion, virtually unchanged from the previous month but up 2.3% above June 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.