Job Openings Declined to 7.6 Million in December
Washington, DC, February 4, 2025—The number of job openings decreased to 7.6 million on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Floorcloud Rebrands to Climit, Broadens Scope
Boston, MA, February 4, 2025—Floorcloud, provider of jobsite monitoring technology, announced its rebranding to Climit.
Construction Spending Up 0.5% in December
Washington, DC, February 3, 2025—Construction spending during December 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,192.2 billion, 0.5% above the revised November estimate of $2,180.3 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Purchasing Managers Index Up to 50.9% in January
Tempe, AZ, February 3, 2025—The Manufacturing PMI registered 50.9% in January, 1.7 percentage points higher compared to the seasonally adjusted 49.2% recorded in December, Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
True Touch Floors Forms Partnership with William M. Bird
Smyrna Beach, FL, February 3, 2025—True Touch Floors has formed a strategic partnership with distributor William M. Bird Company.
Corridor Flooring Associates Joins Starnet
Columbus, OH, February 3, 2025—Corridor Flooring Associates has joined Starnet.
Windmoeller Names Julie Welch Senior Healthcare Director
Marietta, GA, February 3, 2025—Windmoeller, maker of bio-based resilient floors, has announced the appointment of Julie (Stegeman) Welch as senior healthcare director.
Personal Income Up 0.4% in December, Spending Up 0.7%
Washington, DC, January 31, 2025—Personal income increased $92.0 billion (0.4% at a monthly rate) in December, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Mortgage Applications Flat in Early 2025
Charlotte, NC, January 31, 2025--Mortgage results have decelerated but held in with higher rates so far, reports Truist.
TISE 2025 Hosted 700 Exhibiting Brands
Las Vegas, NV, January 31, 2025—The International Surface Event (TISE) 2025 hosted more than 700 global brands across 25 countries, showcasing materials and flooring solutions this week at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.