School Project Wins Terrazzo Honor Award
Plano, TX, Nov. 12, 2009--Frisco Independent School District’s $33 million Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center has been honored with a 2009 Terrazzo Honor Award.
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Congoleum Narrows Loss, Sees Slack Demand
Mercerville, NJ, Nov. 12, 2009--Congoleum Corp. reported a $1.9 million net loss in the third quarter compared to a $10.1 million loss a year ago.
Municipal Green Building Programs Up 50 Percent
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2009--The number of programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainable building materials by U.S. cities has jumped 50 percent from 2007, said the American Institute of Architects Wednesday.
Foreclosure Filings Fall Third Straight Month
Irvine, CA, Nov. 12, 2009--Foreclosure filings dipped in October, the third straight monthly decline, as foreclosure prevention programs helped more borrowers.
Mannington Commercial Using Antron Bio Fiber
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 12, 2009--Mannington Commercial said that 33 of its carpet products are now available using Antron Bio Legacy nylon.
Company Develops PVC Replacement
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 12, 2009--Dynamic Modifiers says it has developed a new product to replace the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in many applications including floor covering.
Home Prices, Sales, Expected To Rise Next Year
Washington, DC, Nov. 13, 2009--Home prices are expected to grow modestly next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Applications for Purchase Mortgages Tumble
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2009--Mortgage applications filed to purchase homes last week hit the lowest level in nearly nine years, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Thursday.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2009--Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 502,000 in the week ended Nov. 7, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Luxury Homebuilder Toll Sees Jump in Contracts
Horsham, PA, Nov. 11, 2009--Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. said its fourth-quarter net signed contracts of approximately 765 units and $430.8 million rose 42% in units and 62% in dollars compared to 2008's fourth-quarter totals.