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Craft Workers in Short Supply in Construction Trades

Craft Workers in Short Supply in Construction Trades

Arlington, VA, August 30, 2018—Eighty percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

Marazzi Co-Sponsors A&D Event in Chicago

Marazzi Co-Sponsors A&D Event in Chicago

Dallas, TX, August 30, 2018-Marazzi recently served as co-sponsor of a Chicago A & D event attended by over 500 designers, architects, and builder members of the IIDA’s (Commercial Interior Design Association) Illinois chapter.

Q2 GDP Revised Up to 4.2%

Q2 GDP Revised Up to 4.2%

Washington, DC, August 29, 2018—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.2% in the second quarter of 2018, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Pending Home Sales Fell 0.7% in July

Pending Home Sales Fell 0.7% in July

Washington, DC, August 29, 2018—The Pending Home Sales Index decreased 0.7% to 106.2 in July from 107.0 in June, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Lowe's Names David Denton CFO

Lowe's Names David Denton CFO

Mooresville, NC, August 29, 2018—Lowe’s has announced the appointment of David M. Denton as executive vice president, chief financial officer.

Virginia Tile Expands Ohio Showroom

Virginia Tile Expands Ohio Showroom

Warrensville Heights, OH, August 29, 2018—Virginia Tile Company—a Midwest-based distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone products, with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan—announced the opening of its new showroom in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Beaulieu Flooring Solutions Looking Towards Growth

Beaulieu Flooring Solutions Looking Towards Growth

Wielsbeke, Belgium, August 28, 2018—After ten months at the helm, Beaulieu Flooring Solutions’ vice president James Neuling is introducing a more performance-driven approach to transform the division well beyond a billion Euro in the next few years.