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Feb. Construction Employment Hit Highest Rate Since June '08

Feb. Construction Employment Hit Highest Rate Since June '08

Arlington, VA, March 12, 2018—Construction employment increased by 61,000 jobs in February to the highest level since June 2008 as rising pay rates enabled the industry to attract more workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Wholesaler Sales Rose 6.7% YOY in January

Wholesaler Sales Rose 6.7% YOY in January

Washington, DC, March 9, 2018—January 2018 sales of merchant wholesalers were $492.6 billion, down 1.1% from the revised December level, but were up 6.7% from the January 2017 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Flooring Distribution Group to Distribute Lindura Line

Flooring Distribution Group to Distribute Lindura Line

Denver, CO, March 9, 2018—The Flooring Distribution Group (FDG) of companies is excited to announce its exclusive distribution partnership with MeisterWerke of Germany to bring Lindura Engineered Hardwood flooring to the FDG markets.

UTT Adds Imerys to Supplier List

UTT Adds Imerys to Supplier List

Dalton, GA, March 8, 2018—UTT has added Imerys to its select list of suppliers to share environmental values and to develop joint sustainability initiatives.

Productivity Flat for Q4, Output Rose 3.2%

Productivity Flat for Q4, Output Rose 3.2%

Washington, DC, March 7, 2018—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity growth was revised to 0.0% in the fourth quarter of 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 3.2% and hours worked increased 3.3%.