USGBC Design Competition Invites Students to Submi
Washington, DC, February 6, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual design competition is going local.
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New Report on Asbestos Litigation Trends and Refor
Washington, DC, February 6, 2006--The American Academy of Actuaries' Mass Torts Subcommittee released a report, Current Issues in Asbestos Litigation, examining recent trends in asbestos litigation.
Office Furniture Shipments Up 14%
Chicago, IL, February 3, 2006--Office furniture shipments saw double-digit growth for the fifth straight month in December, according to a Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association study released late Wednesday.
Consumer Sentiment Inches Down in January
Ann Arbor, MI, February 3, 2006-- The University of Michigan's final January index of consumer sentiment edged down to 91.2 from December's reading of 91.5.
Asbestos Bill Backers Set News Conference
Asbestos Bill Backers Set News Conference Washington, DC, February 2, 2006The co-sponsors of legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos injury fund are due to hold a news conference on Thursday as they seek to rally support ahead of a possible U.S. Se
Productivity Off in 4Q
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006--Productivity of the American workplace fell at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter, the first decline since the first quarter of 2001, the Labor Department estimated Friday.
Jobless Claims Sink to 5-1/2 Year Low
Washington, DC, February 2, 2006-- First-time seasonally adjusted claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 273,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, the Labor Department said Thursday.
EPLF: Worldwide Sales of Laminate Continued to Gro
Brussels, Belgium, February 2, 2006 -- The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) reported that worldwide sales for their 21 member companies with the “Made in Europe” stamp was 456 million m2 this was a rise of 4.5% on the previous year.
USGBC Releases
Washington, DC, February 3, 2006--U.S .Green Building Council (USGBC), announces the release of "The New Orleans Principles: Celebrating the Rich History of New Orleans Through Commitment to a Sustainable Future." The report focuses on best
ServiceMaster Acquires Disaster Restoration Busine
Downers Grove, IL, February 2, 2006--ServiceMaster announced today several actions designed to increase shareholder value.