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Jim Lee of Professional Flooring Supply Dies

Jim Lee of Professional Flooring Supply Dies

Fort Worth, TX, December 23, 2016—James (Jim) Lee, 84, founder of Professional Flooring Supply (PFS), a company dedicated to providing the floorcovering professional with the highest quality installation tools and materials, passed away at his home in Gra

NWFA Launches Partnership with Mohawk for Wood Floor Training

NWFA Launches Partnership with Mohawk for Wood Floor Training

St. Louis, MO, December 23, 2016—The National Wood Flooring Association recently launched a new partnership with Mohawk Flooring, following Mohawk’s adoption of NWFA University into the Mohawk University portfolio to fulfill wood floor training.

AIA Billings Index Stays Positive in November

AIA Billings Index Stays Positive in November

Washington, DC, December 22, 2016—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the November ABI score was 50.6, essentially unchanged from the mark of 50.8 in the previous month. The new projects inquiry index was 59.5, up from a reading of 55.4 th

Third Quarter GDP Revised Up to 3.5%

Third Quarter GDP Revised Up to 3.5%

Washington, DC, December 22, 2016—Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.5% in the third quarter of 2016, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.