Housing Starts Drop Sharply in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2009--Housing starts fell a sharp 10.6% in October, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday, representing a blow to recent growing optimism in the housing sector.
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AIA Billings Index Highest Since Before Crisis
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2009--The Architecture Billings Index was up three points at 46.1 last month, its highest level since August 2008, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Home Builder Sentiment Unchanged in November
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2009--Home builder sentiment for single-family homes was unchanged in November.
Anderson Gets First NWFA RPP Certification
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 18, 2009--The National Wood Flooring Association said that Anderson Hardwood Floors has become the first company to be certified under the Responsible Procurement Program.
NeoCon East Drew 7,331 Attendees
Baltimore, MD, Nov. 18, 2009--The seventh annual NeoCon East brought in 7,331 attendees and 271 exhibitors to the Baltimore Convention Center, Oct. 28-29, 2009, according to organizers.
Chain Store Sales Up From Last Year
New York, NY, Nov.18, 2009--US chain store sales in the week ending Nov. 14 were down 0.1% from the previous week but 2.4% higher than at the corresponding stage last year.
Consumer Prices Remain Tame
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2009--Consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3% in October.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2009--Mortgage application volume last week fell a seasonally adjusted 2.5% compared with the week before.
Egyptian Tile Firm To Build Plant in Alexandria
Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 18, 2009--Egyptian ceramics manufacturer Lecico said it will build a $42 million tile factory to take advantage of strong demand and the growing profitability of its business.
IICRC Gets New Shareholder
Vancouver, WA, Nov. 18, 2009--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said that the Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning Association has become an IICRC shareholder.