Commercial Carpets' Moline Gets LEED AP
Alexandria, VA, April 23, 2009--Commercial Carpets of America said that Chris Moline, residential group manager, has been designated as a LEED Accredited Professional.
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AIA Economist Believes Housing Bottom Close
Washington, DC, April 22, 2009--Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), said the residential construction industry is "approaching the bottom."
Interface Ranked First in Sustainability
Atlanta, GA, April 22, 2009--Modular carpet maker Interface has released its latest Ecometrics results.
Invista Website Aimed at School Facility Managers
Atlanta, GA, April 21, 2009--Fiber maker Invista said that it has launched a website, antron.net/recovery, designed to help school facility managers identify and specify carpet for school renovations.
Mortgage Refinancing Activity Rises Again
Washington, DC, April 22, 2009--Mortgage applications rose 5.3% last week, compared with the week before, as refinancing activity increased, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Government Actions To Keep Mortgage Rates Low
Washington, DC, April 22, 2009--Conforming mortgage rates are likely to stay low for the remainder of the year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's chief economist.
Antique Rugs To Be Featured at Claremont Event
Oakland, CA, April 22, 2009--Claremont Rug Company has purchased 150 antique Oriental rugs from the estates of two established American families.
Shaw's EcoMade Rugs Get MBDC Certification
Dalton, GA, April 21, 2009--Shaw Living has earned “Cradle to Cradle” silver certification from McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) for some of its bath and scatter rugs.
DuPont Earnings Fall, Yet Beat Analysts' Estimates
Wilmington, DE, April 21, 2009--E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. reported net income of $489 million, or 54 cents a share in the first quarter, down from $1.12 billion, or $1.31 a share, earned in the same period during 2008.
Fed Official Sees Recovery Later This Year
Newark, DE, april 21, 2009--Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald L. Kohn said that the U.S. economy is poised to stage a gradual recovery later this year.