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Washington, DC, August 3, 2020—Construction spending during June 2020 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,355.2 billion, 0.7% below the revised May estimate of $1,364.7 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, but 0.1% above the June 2019 estimate of $1,354.1 billion.
Tempe, AZ, August 3, 2020-The July Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) registered 54.2%, up 1.6 percentage points from the June reading of 52.6%, according to ISM.
Norwalk, CT, August 3, 2020-To continuously improve its sustainability programs, effective July 1, all Metroflor Corporation samples, accessories and courier packages are being shipped via UPS carbon neutral shipping.
Houston, TX, August 3, 2020-Swiff-Train Company announces Cole Hood as the newly appointed director of sales for Swiff-Train Distribution.
Pendleton, SC, August 3, 2020-The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has announced that it is now offering the “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” (FTBK) guide to anyone associated with the tile industry, at no cost.
Ann Arbor, MI, July 31, 2020–Consumer sentiment fell 7.2% to 72.5 in July, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Washington, DC, July 31, 2020–Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing markets bounced back in the second quarter, jumping 27 points to 65, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released this week.
Clifton, NJ, July 31, 2020–DriTac Flooring Products has named David Clarkson as its new president.
Chicago, IL, July 31, 2020–NeoCon is seeking program proposals for the 2021 NeoCon Conference Series, which is planned for June 14-16, 2021 at the MART in Chicago.
Hackettstown, NJ, July 31, 2020–The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) says the 2021 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) will incorporate health and safety measures, as well as new virtual programming.