Architecture Billings Index Edges Up in June
Washington, DC, July 20, 2012 -- The architecture billings index rose 0.1 of a point to 45.9 in June, the American Institute of Architects said.
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High Performance Buildings Coalition Formed
New York, NY, July 20, 2012 -- Twenty-seven associations representing a range of interests in the building and construction industry said they have formed the American High-Performance Buildings Coalition.
Sherwin-Williams Reports Higher Income, Sales
Cleveland, OH, July 20, 2012 -- Sherwin-Williams said second-quarter net income rose 27%, and the company raised its profit outlook for the year.
Florida Tile Establishes Commercial Sales Team
Lexington, KY, July 20, 2012 -- Florida Tile said it has established a sales team dedicated to serving commercial customers.
Bill May Help Speed Up Short Sales
Washington, DC, July 20, 2012 -- A proposed bill may soon help speed up the approval process for homeowners selling their home through short sale.
Existing Home Sales Decline in June, Up Over 2011
Washington, DC, July 19, 2012 -- Home resales in June fell 5.4%, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Safavieh Adds Warehouse Space
Port Washington, NY, July 19, 2012 -- Area rug firm Safavieh has purchased a 300,000-square-foot facility in Easton, Pa.
Jobless Claims Rise on Auto Seasonality
Washington, DC, July 19, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose 34,000 to 386,000 last week, according to the Labor Department.
Older Americans Hard Hit by Foreclosures
Washington, DC, July 19, 2012 -- Older Americans have been among the hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis, according to a report by AARP based on mortgage data from 2007 through 2011.
Coverings Forms Attendee Advisory Council
Alexandria, VA, July 19, 2012 -- The Coverings trade show will be held for the first time in Atlanta next year.