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New York, NY, October 27, 2020—Despite their technological preparedness for mobile work, younger workers report a far more challenging experience working from home than their older peers, reports Gensler, based on a survey of 2,300 anonymous U.S. workers.
Washington, DC, October 26, 2020—New orders for manufactured durable goods in September increased $4.3 billion or 1.9% to $237.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Lancaster, PA, October 27, 2020—Armstrong Flooring will host a free virtual healthcare summit, with weekly CEUs and panel discussions to be held in November and December.
Chicago, IL, October 27, 2020-The North American Association of Flooring Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have announced that the NAFCD and NBMDA Emerging Distribution Leaders Program will take place virtually on November 5 and 6.
Norwalk, CT, October 27, 2020—Metroflor Corporation announced that its samples for the commercial market are now be available on the Material Bank platform.
North Kingstown, RI, October 27, 2020—Toray Plastics (America) announces that its PEF Division has manufactured a pink version of its ToraPRO foam sheet to help bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Washington, DC, October 26, 2020—Sales of new single-family houses in September 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 959,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Washington, DC, October 26, 2020—COVID-19 has influenced a number of decisions surrounding the home, including a movement toward less dense areas, and homeownership is no different, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Arlington, VA, October 26, 2020-National polling of the U.S. workforce indicates a majority of employees are burnt out (58%), up from 45% in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey from Eagle Hill Consulting.
High Point, NC, October 26, 2020—Early estimates from the High Point Market Authority show market traffic through Monday was between 35% and 40% of what it was last fall, making turnout at the nine-day event better than expected for many exhibitors.