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Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2014 -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) said a study of job postings reveals that demand for the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and LEED Green Associate credentials grew 46% over a year.
Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 16, 2014 -- Five of the leading design and construction industry tradeshows have signed on to be part of the 2015 Design & Construction Week to create what is likely to be the largest-ever residential construction exposition.
Commack, NY, Sept. 16, 2014 -- CBC Flooring has formed a distribution agreement with Sustainable Surfaces to handle its products in Southern California and Las Vegas.
Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2014 -- Wholesale prices in August were flat due to declining gasoline and food costs, according to the Labor Department.
Anaheim, CA, Sept. 16, 2014 -- The World Floor Covering Association is accepting applications for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame.
Grand Rapids, MI, Sept. 15, 2014 -- Michigan-based Scott Group Custom Carpets said it has acquired Texas-based Hokanson Carpets.
New York, NY, Sept. 15, 2014 -- Manufacturing conditions in the New York area improved at the fastest rate since October 2009 in September, according to the New York Fed.
Cambridge, MA, Sept. 15, 2014 -- America’s older population is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but the country is not prepared to meet the housing needs of this aging group, concludes a new Harvard report.
Madisonville, KY, Sept. 15, 2014 -- Hopkins County Jail was looking for a solution to replace tiles throughout the facility when head jailer Joe Blue decided polished concrete was a viable option.
Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2014 -- U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in August, as consumer bought automobiles and a variety of other goods, according to the Commerce Department.