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INSTALL Adds Three Alliance Partners

INSTALL Adds Three Alliance Partners

Washington, DC, June 28, 2024-INSTALL, the North American floorcovering installation training and certification organization, announces the addition of three new Alliance Partners: Mondo Contract Flooring, Taylor Adhesives, and Dewalt.

NTCA Announces New Five-Star Contractors for H1 2024

NTCA Announces New Five-Star Contractors for H1 2024

Jackson, MS, June 28, 2024—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the latest companies to achieve Five-Star Contractor status, an accreditation that recognizes the highest standards of excellence in the tile industry.

HOK Releases 2024 HOK Forward

HOK Releases 2024 HOK Forward

New York, NY, June 28, 2024—HOK has released its 2024 HOK Forward by Tom Polucci, firm-wide director of interiors, and Kay Sargent, director of thought leadership, interiors.

Q1 2024 GDP Revised Up Slightly to 1.4%

Q1 2024 GDP Revised Up Slightly to 1.4%

Washington, DC, June 27, 2024-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.4% in Q1 2024, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Construction Employment Rose in 39 States YOY in May

Construction Employment Rose in 39 States YOY in May

Washington, DC, June 27, 2024—Construction employment increased in 39 states in May from a year earlier, while 26 states added construction jobs between April and May, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Durable Goods Orders Rose 0.1% in May

Durable Goods Orders Rose 0.1% in May

Washington, DC, June 27, 2024—New orders for manufactured durable goods in May, up four consecutive months, increased $0.3 billion or 0.1% to $283.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.