KB Homes Says It Will Become Greener Next Year
Los Angeles, CA, July 25, 2008--KB Home on Thursday promised to build all new homes starting in 2009 using paint and carpet low in volatile organic compounds that can cause health problems.
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Universal Fibers Puts Its Green Story on YouTube
Bristol, VA, July 24, 2008--Universal Fibers is using YouTube to promote its green story.
Flooring America, Canada Expand Training Options
Manchester, NH, July 21, 2008—Flooring America and Flooring Canada members will soon have new training options.
Tarkett Residential Gets New NA President
Chagrin Falls, OH, July 2008--Tarkett North America has appointed Bill Cralley North America residential president and Guillaume Laverdure as president of Canadian operations and business development.
Signature Fencing and Flooring Buys American Turf
New York, NY, July 25, 2008 -- American Turf and Carpet, a specialist in event turf and carpet to the tent rental and events industry, was acquired by Signature Fencing and Flooring.
Builder Pulte Narrows Second Quarter Loss
Bloomfield Hills, MI, July 24, 2008--Pulte Homes Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter loss narrowed from a year ago as the home builder booked fewer charges on land and unsold inventory despite a worsening housing market.
AIA Billings Index Still Shows Likely Contraction
Washington, D.C., July 23, 2008 — The Architecture Billings Index, an indicator of future commercial building activity, rebounded almost three points in June, after dropping two points the previous month.
Interface Has Record Second Quarter
Atlanta, GA, July 23, 2008--Interface, Inc. reported net income for the 2008 second quarter of $15.9 million, or $0.26 per diluted share.
Home Resales Fall as Buyers Stay on Sidelines
Washington, DC, July 24, 2008--Existing-home sales fell 2.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.86 million units in June from a pace of 4.99 million in May.
Initial Jobless Claims Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 24, 2008--Initial jobless claims rose last week to their highest level in nearly four months, the Labor Department reported Thursday.