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Construction Spending Ends Year on Mixed Note

Construction Spending Ends Year on Mixed Note

Arlington, VA, February 2, 2016—Construction spending inched up in December from a month earlier and increased solidly over the year but the major components showed divergent trends, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

Recofloor Announces 2015 Diversion Rate

Recofloor Announces 2015 Diversion Rate

Worcester, UK, February 2, 2016—In 2015, Recofloor, which was founded by flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor to divert vinyl flooring from landfill, collected 508 tons of material for recycling into flooring or other products.

Loloi Receives Sixth ARTS Award

Loloi Receives Sixth ARTS Award

Dallas, TX, February 2, 2016—For the sixth year, Loloi Rugs was recognized with an ARTS Award, its fourth in the Best Area Rugs Manufacturer category.

Vision Design Awards Now Accepting Entries

Vision Design Awards Now Accepting Entries

Chattanooga, TN, February 1, 2016—The seventh annual Vision Design Awards competition is currently accepting entries from architects and design firms throughout North America.

Construction Spending Inched Up in December

Construction Spending Inched Up in December

Washington, DC, February 1, 2016—Construction spending during December 2015 was estimated at $1,116.6 billion, 0.1% above the revised November estimate of $1,116.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce.

Manufacturing Increased Slightly in January

Manufacturing Increased Slightly in January

Tempe, AZ, February 1, 2016—The January PMI registered 48.2%, an increase of 0.2 percentage point from the seasonally adjusted December reading of 48%, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.