Mortgage Application Volume Rises Last Week
Washington, DC, Sept. 17, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as both purchase and refinancing applications increased, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Consumer Price Index Falls in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 17, 2014 -- The consumer price index fell by 0.2% in August, which was the first decline since April 2013, according to the Labor Department.
California Green Chemistry Initiative Identifies Categories
Sacramento, CA, Sept. 17, 2014 -- As part of California’s Green Chemistry Initiative, a three-year workplan has been drafted to begin evaluating chemicals in three broad product areas.
Bolyu Contract Rolls Out First Wallcovering
Adairsville, GA, Sept. 17, 2014 -- Bolyu Contract is now selling its Svelte carpet as a wall covering.
Demand for LEED Credentials Rising, Study Shows
Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2014 -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) said a study of job postings reveals that demand for the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and LEED Green Associate credentials grew 46% over a year.
Five Trade Shows Form Design & Construction Week
Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 16, 2014 -- Five of the leading design and construction industry tradeshows have signed on to be part of the 2015 Design & Construction Week to create what is likely to be the largest-ever residential construction exposition.
CBC Flooring Signs Southwest Distributor
Commack, NY, Sept. 16, 2014 -- CBC Flooring has formed a distribution agreement with Sustainable Surfaces to handle its products in Southern California and Las Vegas.
Wholesale Prices Flat in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2014 -- Wholesale prices in August were flat due to declining gasoline and food costs, according to the Labor Department.
WFCA Seeking Hall of Fame Nominations
Anaheim, CA, Sept. 16, 2014 -- The World Floor Covering Association is accepting applications for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame.
Scott Group Acquires Hokanson Carpets
Grand Rapids, MI, Sept. 15, 2014 -- Michigan-based Scott Group Custom Carpets said it has acquired Texas-based Hokanson Carpets.