Victoria Carpets Acquires the Interfloor Group
Worcestershire, UK, September 14, 2015—Carpet maker Victoria has acquired the Interfloor Group from Milestone Capital, Hutton Collins Partners, and the group’s management for $100.34 million.
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Paraguayan Architect Solano Benítez to Speak at Cersaie
Bologna, IT, September 14, 2015—Paraguayan architect and university professor Solano Benítez, founder of the practice Gabinete de Arquitectura, will speak at a conference hosted in the Architecture Gallery on September 30.
Greenbuild & NAHB Announce Strategic Partnership
Dallas, TX, September 11, 2015—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has signed on to become one of three Greenbuild Top Tier Partners for 2015, in addition to AIA and BOMA.
Early Results Indicate that Consumer Sentiment is Down in September
Ann Arbor, MI, September 11, 2015—Consumer sentiment fell to 85.7 in September from August’s 91.9, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.
July Foreclosure Rates Show Significant YOY Improvement
Irvine, CA, September 11, 2015—There were 38,000 completed foreclosures nationally in July 2015, down from 50,000 in July 2014, a decrease of 24.4%, according to CoreLogic.
Producer Price Index Unchanged in August
Washington, DC, September 11, 2015—The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Shaw Industries Increases Stake in WastershedGeo
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2015—Shaw Industries has significantly increased its investment in Watershed Geosynthetics LLC.
NWFA Announces Formation of Four New Legacy Scholarships
St. Louis, MO, September 10, 2015—The National Wood Flooring Association has announced four new NWFA Legacy Scholarships have been established in honor of four men who made significant impacts in the association and the wood flooring industry.
Job Openings Hit Record High in July
Washington, DC, September 10, 2015—The number of job openings again rose to a series high of 5.8 million on the last business day of July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Home Construction Not Keeping Up with Job Creation in Many Markets
Washington, DC, September 10, 2015—Despite positive improvements in the labor market in recent years, new home construction is currently insufficient in a majority of metro areas, according to new research from the National Association of Realtors.