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AQS Develops IAQ Emissions Test for Wood Finishes

Atlanta, GA, October 10, 2006--Minimizing the release of potentially harmful and odorous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the indoor air is a necessary product requirement for achieving good indoor air quality.

D.R. Horton 4Q Orders Off 25%

Fort Worth, TX, October 10, 2006--D.R. Horton Inc. said Tuesday that new home orders for the fourth quarter ended Sept. 30 fell 25 percent to 10,430 from 13,950 homes in the year-ago period.

McGrath Named INSTALL Director

Philadelphia, PA, October 10, 2006--John T. McGrath, Jr., has been appointed as the new director of the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL).

Report: Existing Home Prices to Drop 3.6% in 2007

New York, NY, October 6, 2006—The Economy.com unit of Moody's issued a report predicting that median existing-home house prices will fall 3.6% next year in the U.S., with some areas falling as much as 20%.

Home Depot to Hire 1,000

Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2006--Home Depot said that it is hiring more than 1,000 new employees in the U.S. as part of its latest effort to improve its stores. The company said that it is seeking in particular applicants with specialty, skilled trades and p

Mohawk University Receives Awards

Dalton, GA, October 2, 2006--Mohawk University, the training arm of Mohawk Industries, has been recognized with a number of new awards for its innovative education programs targeted to floorcovering dealers, retail sales associates, and installers.

Construction Spending Up in August

Washington, DC, October 2, 2006--- Construction spending unexpectedly rose by 0.3% in August despite a 1.5% drop in outlays on private residential building projects, the Commerce Department said Monday.