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Armstrong Announces Partnership with BIMsmith

Armstrong Announces Partnership with BIMsmith

Lancaster, PA, June 6, 2017—As architects and designers seek better tools to improve workflows and design with better accuracy, Armstrong Flooring has added a new tool to help designers visualize and choose the best flooring for their projects, BIMsmith.

Job Openings Hit 6.0 Million in April

Job Openings Hit 6.0 Million in April

Washington, DC, June 6, 2017—The number of job openings increased to a series high of 6.0 million on the last business day of April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.

Home Prices Up 6.9% YOY in April, CoreLogic

Home Prices Up 6.9% YOY in April, CoreLogic

Irvine, California, June 6, 2017—Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 6.9% in April 2017 compared with April 2016 and increased month over month by 1.6% in April 2017 compared with March 2017, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI).

FCLC Names Robert Blochinger as Chair

FCLC Names Robert Blochinger as Chair

Orlando, FL, June 6, 2017—The Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) elevated Robert Blochinger, president of the National Institute of Certified Floorcovering Inspectors, as its new chair starting immediately.

Labor Productivity Unchanged in Q1

Labor Productivity Unchanged in Q1

Washington, DC, June 5, 2017— Nonfarm business sector labor productivity was unchanged during the first quarter of 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as both output and hours worked increased 1.7%.

Manufactured Goods Orders Fell 0.2% in April

Manufactured Goods Orders Fell 0.2% in April

Washington, DC, June 5, 2017—New orders for manufactured goods in April, down following four consecutive monthly increases, decreased $0.8 billion or 0.2% to $469.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.