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AIA Releases Climate Action Declaration

AIA Releases Climate Action Declaration

Washington, DC, September 18, 2019-On the heels of announcing an initiative to drive climate action, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is outlining an initial path forward for the organization and profession this morning in a new declaration, Where We Stand: Climate Action.

Housing Starts Up 12.3% in August

Housing Starts Up 12.3% in August

Washington, DC, September 18, 2019-Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,364,000, 12.3% above the revised July estimate of 1,215,000 and is 6.6% above the August 2018 rate of 1,279,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mohawk Launches T-Shirt Sale in Support of Susan G. Komen

Mohawk Launches T-Shirt Sale in Support of Susan G. Komen

Calhoun, GA, September 18, 2019—Mohawk is extending its long-standing commitment to finding a cure for breast cancer by fundraising for the Susan G. Komen Foundation with an exclusive t-shirt series featuring artwork by one of the company’s creative professionals.

Builder Confidence Marks Year-High in September

Builder Confidence Marks Year-High in September

Washington, DC, September 17, 2019-Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point to 68 in September from an upwardly revised August reading of 67, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).