Green Building Standard Submitted to ANSI
Washington, DC, April 30, 2008--The National Green Building Standard for residential building, remodeling and renovation has been submitted to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for approval.
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Dixie Group Making Employee Cuts
Chattanooga, TN, April 30, 2008--Dixie Group is cutting up to 8 percent of its employees as the depressed housing market continues to drag down carpet sales.
Tarkett's Azrock Wins Gold Adex Award
Houston, TX, April 28, 2008 – Azrock by Tarkett was a recipient of a 2008 Gold ADEX award for Karim Kolors and a Platinum ADEX award for Added Dimensions.
LEED for Homes Gets New Vice President
Washington, D.C., April 30, 2008--Veteran residential executive Nate Kredich has joined the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as vice president for residential market development.
CCA Global Signs Financial Adviser for Members
Indianapolis, IN, April 29, 2008 -- Castle Wealth Advisors LLC has signed an agreement with CCA Global Partners to provide business valuation, succession and retirement planning services to Flooring America and Carpet One buying cooperative store owners.
Sika Acquires Garland's Polymer Flooring Business
Baar, Switzerland, April 30, 2008 - Sika AG said that its U.S. subsidiary, Sika Corporation, has acquired the commercial and industrial polymer flooring business of ICS Garland, Inc. The price was not disclosed.
Home Improvements Popular Choice for Tax Rebates
Denver, CO, April 29, 2008-- About a quarter of U.S. homeowners say they'll spend their economic stimulus checks on projects for their homes.
Dixie Group Results Better Than Industry Average
Chattanooga, TN, April 29, 2008--The Dixie Group Inc. reported net income of $13,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2008 compared with net income of $171,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2007.
Consumer Confidence Falls Further in April
Washington, DC, April 29, 2008--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined sharply in March, fell further in April.
Foreclosure Filings Continue to Surge
Irvine, CA, April 29, 2008--The number of U.S. homes in the foreclosure process more than doubled in the first quarter from a year earlier, according to research firm RealtyTrac Inc.