June Construction Spending Rises on Housing
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2012 -- Gains in homebuilding sent U.S. construction spending higher for a third straight month in June, according to the Commerce Department.
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BlueVolt, CCA Global Partner in Online Training
Portland, OR, Aug. 1, 2012 -- BlueVolt, a provider of online learning management systems for the construction, manufacturing and service industries, and CCA Global Partners have partnered to launch five online training universities.
New Zealand Flooring Firm Makes Acquisitions
Auckland, New Zealand, Aug. 1, 2012 -- A New Zealand firm has become Australasia's largest commercial flooring company after making two acquisitions, according to the New Zealand Herald.
Floors USA Begins Selling Rugs Online
King of Prussia, PA, Aug. 1, 2012 -- King of Prussia flooring retailer Floors USA said it entered the e-commerce space last month by launching a new website offering over 75,000 area rugs shipped free to homes across the U.S.
Manufacturing Continues To Slow in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2012 -- U.S. manufacturing activity was essentially unchanged in July, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises Last Week
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as demand for refinancing edged up, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
INSTALL Program Praised by Labor Department
St. Louis, MO, Aug. 1, 2012 -- INSTALL's St. Louis' pre-apprenticeship program targeted at high school students has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a 21st Century Registered Apprenticeship Trailblazer and Innovator.
Anderson Holding 'Fall for America' Promotion
Fountain Inn, SC, Aug. 1, 2012 -- Anderson Hardwood will again hold its Fall for America sale.
Home Prices Rise Fourth Straight Month
New York, NY, July 31, 2012 -- Single-family house prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, according to the S&P/Case Shiller composite index of 20 metropolitan areas.
Consumer Confidence Rises Unexpectedly in July
New York, NY, July 31, 2012 -- U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly for the first time in five months, according to the Conference Board.