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Q1 GDP Revised Down to 2.0% in Third Estimate

Q1 GDP Revised Down to 2.0% in Third Estimate

Washington, DC, June 28, 2018—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.0% in the first quarter of 2018, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Starnet Hosted Ninth Specifier Seminar at NeoCon

Starnet Hosted Ninth Specifier Seminar at NeoCon

Darien, CT, June 28, 2018—Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring has announced that 38 Starnet Member specification representatives gathered in Chicago last week for the ninth annual Starnet Specifier Seminar.

Construction Employment Rose in 263 Metro Areas YOY in May

Construction Employment Rose in 263 Metro Areas YOY in May

Arlington, VA, June 27, 2018—Construction employment increased in 263 (73%) out of 358 metro areas between May 2017 and May 2018, declined in 47 (13%) and was unchanged in 48, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Sherwin Williams Unveils Its 2019 Color Forecast

Sherwin Williams Unveils Its 2019 Color Forecast

Cleveland, OH, June 27, 2018—Sherwin-Williams has announce its tenth annual Colormix Color Forecast, with a single master palette to inspire and help professionals and DIYers select the right color scheme for any project.

Biomimicry Design Challenge Seeking Climate Change Solutions

Biomimicry Design Challenge Seeking Climate Change Solutions

Missoula, MT, June 27, 2018—A tidal energy harvester inspired by the human heart. A soil erosion solution that mimics a kingfisher’s eyelid. A mosquito-control device that functions like carnivorous plants. These technologies are among the winners in a global competition that asks innovators to create radically sustainable climate change solutions inspired by the natural world.