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Starnet Group Member Gross Sales Up 6% in 2021

Starnet Group Member Gross Sales Up 6% in 2021

Lewis Center, OH, July 25, 2022—In 2021, Starnet’s gross sales, including services, grew nearly (6%) to $3.3 billion, slightly off the 2019 pre-pandemic high of $3.5 billion dollars, according to its 2022 State of the Group survey results.

Construction Employment Lagged in June

Construction Employment Lagged in June

Washington, DC, July 25, 2022—Construction employment in June continued to trail pre-pandemic levels in more than one-third of the states despite record job openings, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Tom Duffy & LX Hausys Form Partnership

Tom Duffy & LX Hausys Form Partnership

Manteca, CA, July 25, 2022—The Tom Duffy Company has announced a new manufacturer partnership with LX Hausys. With distribution locations in California, Arizona and Nevada, Tom Duffy Company will be representing the LX Hausys H-Flor Resilient Flooring line with a focus on commercially rated LVT.

Construction Starts Declined 5% in June

Construction Starts Declined 5% in June

Hamilton, NJ, July 20, 2022—Total construction starts fell 5% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $932.3 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network.