Private Sector Employment Rose by 117K in February
Roseland, NJ, March 3, 2021—Private sector employment increased by 117,000 jobs from January to February, according to the February ADP National Employment Report.
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NIH Allergy Asthma Guidelines No Longer Dictate Carpet Removal
Dalton, GA, March 2, 2021––The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) released the “2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines,” new federal guidelines regarding the best treatments for asthma and allergies on December 3, 2020.
ASID Shares Findings of '21 Outlook & State of Interior Design Report
Washington, DC, March 2, 2021—To keep interior design practitioners and professionals on the cusp of relevant changes as related to global trends, economic indicators and beyond, the American Society of Interior Designers ?(ASID) has released its annual Outlook and State of Interior Design Report.
Fuse Annual Conference Now Underway
Laguna Niguel, CA, March 2, 2021-Fuse Alliance’s Annual Conference is currently underway, albeit in a virtual format.
NTCA Forms Tom Ade Scholarship Fund
Flowood, MS, March 2, 2021—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently announced the formation of the Tom Ade Scholarship Fund.
Ryan Plotkin Named President of M-D Building Products
Oklahoma City, OK, March 2, 2021—Ryan Plotkin has been named president for M-D Building Products, Inc., a family-owned company involved in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a range of residential and commercial weatherization, flooring, caulking, and specialty extrusion products.
Shaw & Mohawk Included on Best of the Best North GA Employers List
Chattanooga, TN, March 2, 2021—Two flooring manufacturers were included as nominees on the Chattanooga Times Free Press’ 2021 Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards.
Construction Spending Up 5.8% YOY in January
Washington, DC, March 1, 2021—Construction spending during January 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,521.5 billion, 1.7% above the revised December estimate of $1,496.5 billion.
Diverzify Acquires Kiefer USA
Chicago, IL, March 1, 2021-Diverzify is announcing a strategic partnership with Kiefer USA, a national leader in athletic surfaces, products, and performance environments.
Construction Materials Prices Continued Rising in Last Week of Feb.
Washington, DC, March 1, 2021-Materials prices continued rising last week, reports Associated General Contractors.