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Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- Overall construction isn't likely to pick up much next year, although prospects for housing and commercial building are somewhat brighter, according to a forecast by McGraw-Hill Construction.
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The National Association for Business Economics said that hiring expectations by U.S. companies for the next six months have fallen since July and their overall outlook is the worst since early last year.
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Ken Schmidt, former director of communications at Harley Davidson, will be the keynote speaker at its 2012 Wood Flooring Expo.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Beaulieu of America said it has secured $230 million in loan refinancing.
Dalton, GA – October 21, 2011 - Shaw Industries said it will cut staff at its Columbia, S.C. fiber manufacturing facility.
Nashville, TN, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Two House members from Tennessee have introduced legislation to amend the U.S. Lacey Act.
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- After the first positive score in four months, the Architecture Billings Index reversed course in September, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Princeton, IL, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Princeton’s Wyanet Carpet held a SmartStrand Challenge for the entire community to see.
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- The U.S. Senate has voted to continue higher limits on federally backed mortgage loans for two more years.
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- A new Senate bill designed to boost the real-estate market would grant a U.S. visa to international investors who agree to purchase at least $500,000 in residential real estate in the U.S.