IOBAC Launches E-Commerce Site
Gloucestershire, UK, September 9, 2020—Technology company IOBAC has launched FloorPlay, a flooring materials supply service.
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Mohawk Group Offering CEU, “Fractal Fluency in the Built Environment”
Calhoun, GA, September 9, 2020—Next week, Mohawk Group will host the latest presentation in its Resourceful CEU series and debut an accredited session that showcases an emerging body of work in the realm of biophilic design.
PPG Releases 2021 Color Palette
Pittsburgh, PA, September 8, 2020- The PPG 2021 Palette of the Year “Be Well” was unveiled, consisting of hues Transcend, Big Cypress and Misty Aqua.
Small Business Optimism Rose to 100.2 in August
Washington, DC, September 8, 2020-The NFIB Optimism Index increased 1.4 points in August to 100.2, a reading slightly above the historical 46-year average.
WFCA Extends Deadline for Hall of Fame Nominations
Dalton, GA, September 8, 2020—The World Floor Covering Association has extended the deadline for Hall of Fame nominations to October 31.
Nonfarm Employment Added 1.4 Million Jobs in August
Washington, DC, Septemer 4, 2020—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.4 million in August, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Registration Now Open for 2021 NAHB International Builders' Show
Washington, DC, September 4, 2020—Online registration is now open for the 2021 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) for the residential construction industry.
Google to Add 1M Sq. Ft. of Office Space in New Planned Community
Mountain View, CA, September 4, 2020—Google is planning to develop a 40 acre site in Mountain View, California to create a community that will include offices, housing for employees, parks and retail, according to CNET.
AIA Launching Program to Promote Diverse Female Leadership
Washington, DC, September 4, 2020—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is launching a new program to promote ethnically diverse women into leadership positions within the AIA.
Productivity Rose by 10.1% in Q2
Washington, DC, September 3, 2020-Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 10.1% in Q2 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output decreased 37.1% and hours worked decreased 42.9%.