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Washington, DC, November 6, 2007--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has updated its AIA Contract Documents, which have defined the contractual relationships in the design and construction industry for 120 years.
Blackburn, England, November 6, 2007-- Cavalier Carpets is moving a section of its production department to Poland and axing 30 jobs.
Wayne, NJ, November 6, 2007--Monday morning Jodi Riley, payroll manager for the now-closed Hoboken Wood Flooring LLC in Wayne, handed out the final paychecks.
Atlanta, GA, November 6, 2007--Beazer Homes USA said said it cut 25% of its staff, would suspend its dividend and sees at least $230 million in noncash impairment charges in its fiscal fourth quarter.
Lancaster, PA, November 6, 2007-- Armstrong World Industries reported operating income from continuing operations of $85.9 million up from $65 million in the third quarter of 2006.
Omaha, NE, November 2, 2007--Berkshire Hathaway reported net earnings in the third quarter that rose 64% to $4.55 billion, or $2,942 a Class A share, compared with $2.77 billion, or $1,797 a Class A share, a year earlier.
Dalton, GA, November 2, 2007--The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved new standards for sustainable carpet, NSF 140-2007, as an American National Standard.
Jackson, MS, November 5, 2007--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association, is requesting seeking entries for its Fifth Annual TileLetter Installation Awards.
San Jose, CA, November 5, 2007--The global ceramic tiles market is forecast to reach over 102 billion square feet by 2010.