AIA Billings Index Falls Again in May
Washington, DC, June 22, 2011 -- The Architecture Billings Index, an indicator of future construction activity, slowed further in May, according to the American Institute of Architects.
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House Prices Rose in April, Government Says
Washington, DC, June 22, 2011 -- U.S. house prices rose 0.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from March to April, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s monthly House Price Index.
Potomac Floor, Mike's Carpet Have New Name
Chantilly, VA, June 22, 2011 -- Potomac Floor Covering, Inc. and Mike’s Carpet of Virginia, Inc., which merged in January, 2010, said they will now trade under a single business name, Mike's Flooring Companies.
Faus Group Adds Baltimore Distributor
Calhoun, GA, June 22, 2011 -- Laminate maker Faus Group has added distributor Allied Products of Baltimore.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, June 22, 2011 -- Home mortgage application volume declined last week after a sharp bounce the week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
British Ceramic Tile To Cut Shifts
London, England, June 22, 2011 -- British Ceramic Tile, in Newton Abbot, is beginning a 30-day consultation with staff over proposals to cut the number of shifts from four to three.
IICRC Names Washington Standards Director
Vancouver, WA, June 22, 2011 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification has named Mili Washington the new IICRC standards director.
Amtico on List of Top Places To Work in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, June 22, 2011 -- Amtico International has been selected as one of the top 100 workplaces in Atlanta by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper.
NALFA Adds Class to Inspector Class Schedule
Washington, DC, June 22, 2011 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association recently said that a new class has been added to its inspector certification class calendar.
Sri Lankan Tile Maker Sees Clay Shortages
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 22, 2011 -- Sri Lankan tile manufacturer Royal Ceramics says delays in issuing government mining licences has created clay shortages and it might be forced to import raw materials at higher cost.