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Washington, DC, October 22, 2015—The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) returned to positive territory in September with a score of 53.7 after a slight dip in August, where it fell to 49.1, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Washington, DC, October 22, 2015—Existing–home sales rebounded strongly in September, increasing 4.7%, following August's decline and have now increased year–over–year for 12 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Dalton, GA, October 22, 2015—The U.S. Department of Energy recognized Shaw Industries for contributing to the $2.4 billion in energy cost savings cumulated by U.S. manufacturers participating in the Better Plants program.
Atlanta, GA, October 22, 2015—AmericasMart Atlanta’s global wholesale trade operations have set new all-time performance records according to an independent study of the trade show complex’s impact on the local and regional economy.
Washington, DC, October 22, 2015—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has produced a report assessing the work of firms that are part of the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Washington, DC, October 21, 2015—Baby boomers are renting apartments and buying condominiums at twice the rate of millennials, according to the Washington Post.
Washington, DC, October 21, 2015—Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) has announced its 2015 class of LEED Fellows.
Paris, FR, October 21, 2015—Tarkett will join the World Economic Forum as a Partner Company in 2016, first contributing to the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland to be held in January 2016.
Arlington, VA, October 21, 2015—Construction employment expanded in 35 states and the District of Columbia between September 2014 and September 2015, according to analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Washington, DC, October 20, 2015—Housing starts rose by 6.5% to 1.21 million in September, according to the Commerce Department.