New LEED Version Getting Field Tests
Washington, DC, May 31, 2013 -- The U.S. Green Building Council said that nearly 100 building projects worldwide are already using LEED v4 by participating in the LEED v4 beta.
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Valinge Wins U.S. Patent on Wood Fiber Process
Viken, Sweden, May 31, 2013 -- Valinge said that its subsidiary CeraLoc Innovation Belgium has been granted a U.S. patent regarding how its wood fiber floors are manufactured.
Consumer Spending Falls in April
Washington, DC, May 31, 2013 -- Consumer spending fell in April by the largest amount in almost a year, according to the Commerce Department.
Mercier Has Incentives for Consumers, Retailers
Montmagny, QC, Canada, May 31, 2013 -- Mercier Wood Flooring is holding a promotion for both retailers and consumers.
Pending Home Sales Up 10% from Last Year
Washington, DC, May 30, 2013 -- Pending home sales edged up 0.3% in April, the National Association of Realtors reported Thursday.
Armstrong Raising Wood Prices in July
Lancaster, PA, May 30, 2013 -- Armstrong said it will raise prices 5-7% in the U.S. and Canada on all solid hardwood and on select engineered hardwood products, effective with shipments on July 15.
Bamboo Hardwoods Signs Distributor Horizon
Raleigh, NC, May 30, 2013 -- Bamboo Hardwoods said it has entered into an agreement with Horizon Forest Products to distribute its bamboo flooring.
Bank-Owned Home Sales at Five-Year Low
Irvine, CA, May 30, 2013 -- Sales of bank-owned properties in the first quarter hit their lowest level since early 2008, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Home Sellers Gaining More Clout
New York, NY, May 30, 2013 -- Home sellers are slowly gaining the upper hand, according to a survey by real estate firm Century 21.
GDP Hurt by Lower Government Spending
Washington, DC, May 30, 2013 -- Falling government spending weighed on the U.S. economy in the first quarter more than initially thought, according to the Commerce Department.