Index Measuring Future Construction Flat in May
New York, NY, June 8, 2015 -- The Dodge Momentum Index, a future indicator of non-residential construction spending, held steady at 122.3 in May, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
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Mortgage Credit Standards Loosen a Little in May
Washington, DC, June 8, 2015 -- Mortgage credit availability increased in May, according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index.
USGBC Begins Construction on Legacy Project
Washington, DC, June 8, 2015 -- The U.S. Green Building Council and the Capital Area Food Bank broke ground last week on the 2015 Greenbuild Legacy project, a new urban food studio.
May Jobs Report Stronger Than Expected
Washington, DC, June 5, 2015 -- The Labor Department said the U.S. economy created 280,000 new jobs in May.
Average Home Downpayment Percentage Falls
Irvine, CA, June 5, 2015 — The average down payment for single family homes, condos and townhomes purchased in the first quarter was 14.8 percent of the purchase price, down from 15.2 percent in the previous quarter and down from 15.5 percent a year ago.
Anderson Foundation Awards Fellowship Funds
Atlanta, GA, June 5, 2015 -- The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has awarded $100,000 to Project Drawdown to fund the Ray C. Anderson Fellowship.
China Ceramics Swings to Profit in First Quarter
Jinjiang, China, June 5, 2015 -- China Ceramics Co. reported net first quarter profit of $400,000 compared to a net loss a year ago of $400,000.
Philly Floor Gets Temporary Space After Fire
Conshohocken, PA, June 05, 2015 -- Philadelphia Floor Store said it has made progress since suffering a devastating fire on May 17 that leveled its headquarters in Conshohocken.
Mortgage Rates See Little Movement
Washington, DC, June 5, 2015 -- Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates this week remained near their highest of the year.
Planned Job Cuts Decline Sharply in May
Chicago, IL, June 4, 2015 -- After reaching a three year high in April, planned job cuts announced by U.S.-based firms declined sharply in May, falling by 33% to 41,034.