Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, Feb. 15, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week on a steep drop in demand for home purchases, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
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Coverings To Feature Design Showcase
Alexandria, VA, Feb. 15, 2012 -- A trio of design ideas incorporating tile and stone will come to life before the eyes of Coverings 2012 attendees with the presentation of the Installation Design Showcase April 17-20 in Orlando.
Industrial Production Flat in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 15, 2012 -- U.S. industrial production was flat in January, but the increase in December was much larger than initially reported, according to the Federal Reserve.
Multi-Family Construction To Surge in 2012
New York, NY, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Construction of multi-family units will lead the U.S. building industry again this year, according to Bloomberg News.
Shaw Contract Ramps Up Presence in Asia
Cartersville, GA, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Shaw Contract Group said it has opened a sales office in Shanghai, the first of three planned for Asia, to provide customers in rapidly growing Asian markets with greater access to its carpet tile.
Retail Sales Up Most in Four Months in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 14, 2012 -- U.S. retail sales rose in January by the most in four months, according to the Commerce Department.
USGBC Seeks Comments on LEED Updates
Washington, DC, Feb. 14, 2012 -- The U.S. Green Building Council will begin on March 1 the third public comment period for the proposed 2012 update to its LEED green building program.
Armstrong Linoleum Gets NSF Gold Certification
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring has been awarded NSF/ASNI 332 Gold Level certification from NSF International for its linoleum product line.
Small Business Optimism Edges Up in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Small-business confidence edged higher in January to mark the fifth straight month of gains, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Cooperativa Ceramica Changes Name
Miami, FL, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Italian tile maker Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola said it has officially renamed the company Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola, North America.