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Construction Hiring Slowed Significantly in November

Construction Hiring Slowed Significantly in November

Washington, DC, January 8, 2025—The construction industry had just 276,000 job openings on the last day of November 2024, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

Trade Deficit Widened by $4.6 Billion in November

Trade Deficit Widened by $4.6 Billion in November

Washington, DC, January 7, 2024—The goods and services deficit was $78.2 billion in November, up $4.6 billion from $73.6 billion in October, revised, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Versatrim Joins RFCI

Versatrim Joins RFCI

La Grange, GA, January 7, 2025-Versatrim, a supplier of moldings to the resilient flooring sector, has joined the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) as a supply chain associate member.

Don Mercer Has Died

Don Mercer Has Died

Chattanooga, TN, January 6, 2025-Don Mercer, 80, former Mohawk executive, died January 4.

Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 0.4% in November

Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 0.4% in November

Washington, DC, January 6, 2025-- New orders for manufactured goods in November, down three of the last four months, decreased $2.1 billion or 0.4% to $586.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.5% October increase.