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Washington, DC, February 22, 2007--The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of construction activity, showed positive conditions across all geographic regions and market sectors in January.
Washington, DC, February 22, 2007--First-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell last week, as the four-week average of such claims rose to its highest level since early December.
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2007--Can 'green building' really make you healthy, wealthy and wise? To many builders and homeowners, the answer is a resounding yes.
Shrewsbury, NJ, February 22, 2007--Polyester producer Wellman Inc. reported a wider fourth-quarter loss, citing disappointing results after raising prices and a charge related to closing an operation.
Dallas, TX February 22, 2007--In 2006, nearly 90 percent of customers surveyed by the American Institute of Architects said they would be willing to spend more to build or buy homes that would be more energy efficient.
Milbank, SD, February 22, 2007--Hanson Furniture and Carpet has been selected as the Mohawk ColorCenter Dealer of the Year for 2006.
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2007--In the fourth quarter of 2006, Interface reported net income that rose 111.5% to $12.1 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, versus net income of $5.7 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the 2005 fourth quarter.
Trelleborg, Sweden, February 21, 2007--Pergo reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months. Net sales for the quarter were SEK 668 million (US$94.2M), verses SEK 816 million (US$116M) in the year ago period.
Arlington VA, February 21, 2007--The Manufacturers AllianceI Quarterly Economic Forecast predicts that inflation-adjusted GDP growth, 3.4 percent in 2006, will slow to 2.8 percent in 2007 before rebounding to 3.2 percent in 2008.
Washington, DC, February 21, 2007--A gauge of future economic activity points to continued modest growth in the U.S. economy.