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Builder Confidence in Senior Housing Rose in Third Quarter

Builder Confidence in Senior Housing Rose in Third Quarter

Washington, DC, November 9, 2015—Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remains strong in the third quarter of 2015 with a reading of 60, up three points from the previous quarter, according to the NAHB 55+ Housing Market Index.

Construction Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.2%

Construction Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.2%

Arlington, VA, November 9, 2015—Construction firms added 31,000 workers in October as the industry's unemployment rate declined to 6.2% amid robust demand for construction, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Unemployment Rate at 5.0% in October

Unemployment Rate at 5.0% in October

Washington, DC, November 6, 2015—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 271,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.0%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.

Mohawk Up Substantially YOY in Third Quarter

Mohawk Up Substantially YOY in Third Quarter

Calhoun, GA, November 6, 2015—Mohawk has announced 2015 third quarter net earnings of $215 million, or diluted earnings per share of $2.89, compared to 2014 third quarter net earnings of $151 million, or diluted earnings per share of $2.06.