USGBC Members Adopt New Version of LEED
Washington, DC, July 3, 2013 -- The U.S. Green Building Council said that its membership has voted to adopt LEED v4, the next update to the green building rating system.
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Growth in Services Sector Slows in June
Tempe, AZ, July 3, 2013 -- The Institute for Supply Management said the services sector grew at a slower pace in June, with the index hitting 52.2%, compared with 53.7% in May.
Beaulieu Group Says Fisher Leaves Company
Dalton, GA, July 3, 2013 -- Beaulieu Group said that Gary Fisher, executive vice president of residential market, has left the company after eight months with the firm.
Confindustria Ceramica Elects Borelli Chairman
Sassuolo, Italy, July 3, 2013 -- Confindustria Ceramica unanimously elected Vittorio Borelli as chairman of the Italian ceramic manufacturers’ association for the two-year period 2013-2015.
Home Prices Up Most in More Than Seven Years
New York, NY, July 2, 2013 -- Home prices recorded their largest annual gain in more than seven years in May, according to data analysis firm CoreLogic.
Dixie Group Completes Acquisition of Robertex
Chattanooga, TN, July 2, 2013 -- The Dixie Group said it has completed the acquisition of Robertex Associates, Inc. from Bob Rothman.
Tile of Spain Wins KBCULTURE Award
Miami, FL, July 2, 2013 -- Tile of Spain has won a 2013 KBCULTURE Award for manufacturer Ceracasa's Absolute porcelain tile.
Factory Orders Rise Second Straight Month
Washington, DC, July 2, 2013 -- Factory orders rose for a second consecutive month in May, according to the Commerce Department.
Tile of Spain Seeks Entries for Design Contest
Coral Gables, FL, July 2, 2013 -- There's an open call for the 12th Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.
Dover Rug & Home Wins Newspaper Award
Natick, MA, July 2, 2013 -- Dover Rug & Home won several Readers Choice Awards in voting held by the Massachusetts newspaper company Wicked Local Gatehouse Media.