FEMA and AIA Address Katrina Rebuilding Issues
Washington, DC, August 25, 2006--As the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, there is movement at both the federal and local level that aims to assist displaced Gulf Coast residents.
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Durable Goods Orders Off in July
Washington, DC, August 24, 2006--New orders for durable goods fell 2.4% in July on a big decline in orders for transportation goods, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Wood Flooring Conference Set for Shanghai in Novem
Shanghai, China, August 23, 2006--The 2006 China Wood Flooring Export & Import Conference will take place from November 8 to 11 at Lake Malaren Golf Resort in Shanghai.
Toll Brothers 3Q Earnings Off, Cuts Guidance
Horsham, PA, August 22, 2006--Toll Brothers reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that were off 19 percent as a downturn in the housing market resulted in a dip in revenue and caused the company to reduce the number of lots it controls.
Eliane Sees Growth in Middle Eastern Markets
Carrollton, TX, August 21, 2006--Eliane S/A, a Brazilian, the ceramic tile producer is beting on growth of exports to the Arab countries.
Shaw to Close Spinning Plant
Tifton, GA, August 18, 2006--Shaw Industries said it will close one of it's two plants in Tifton, Georgia, which will will put 228 employees out of work.
NAHB Calls for Entries for Pillars of the Industry
Washington, DC, August 18, 2006--Apartment owners and developers, property managers, architects, interior designers, and others involved in the multifamily housing industry are invited to enter the 2006 Pillars of the Industry Awards competition.
Greitzer Named CRRA Recycler of the Year
Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 2006--Ronald Greitzer, president of Los Angeles Fiber Co., was named California Resource Recovery Association’s 2006 Recycler of the Year during an awards ceremony held in San Jose, California on August 8, 2006.
Core Producer Prices Off
Washington, DC, August 15, 2006--Inflationary pressures at the wholesale level eased in July, but price pressures mounted for goods midway through the production process.
USGBC Approves BIFMA Furniture Emissions Standards
Grand Rapids, MI, August 14, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved a third alternative in its LEED for Commercial Interiors EQ 4.5 low-emitting furniture credit.