Build-to-Rent Housing Increased Amid Pandemic, Says Builder Online
Washington, DC, February 22, 2022—Build-for-rent housing has boomed since the pandemic began, reports Builder Online.
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Invista to Exit Carpet Fiber Business Mid-Year
Kennesaw, GA, February 20, 2022-Last week, Invista informed many of its carpet fiber customers of its plans to cease production of nylon 6,6 carpet fiber by July of 2022.
TheMart Announces Renovation Project
Chicago, IL, February 21, 2022-TheMart is pleased to announce an amenity-rich renovation project designed by Gensler Chicago.
Existing-Home Sales Rose 6.7% in January
Washington, DC, February 18, 2022-Total existing-home sales climbed 6.7% from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.50 million in January, according to the National Association of Realtors.
New ISO Standards for Antimicrobial Testing of Ceramic Tile Released
Clemson, SC, February 18, 2022—There are new ISO standards regarding antimicrobial testing for ceramic tile.
AIA Names its 2022 Architecture Award Winners
Washington, DC, February 18, 2022-The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing 11 projects with its 2022 Architecture Awards.
Matthew Coburger Named Director of Purchasing for Nemo
New York, NY, February 18, 2022-New York City-based Nemo Tile + Stone announces the promotion of Matthew Coburger to director of purchasing.
Total Construction Starts Rose 4% in January, Says Dodge
Hamilton, NJ, February 17, 2022-Total construction starts increased 4% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $923.4 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
January Housing Starts Down 4.1% from Dec., but Up 0.8% YOY
Washington, DC, February 17, 2022-Privately-owned housing starts in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,638,000, 4.1% below the revised December estimate of 1,708,000 but 0.8% above the January 2021 rate of 1,625,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced.
Investors Seeking Human Capital Stats Amid Great Resignation
New York, NY, February 17, 2022-Workers are increasingly important to forecasting corporate profitability, but investors receive little information about them, reports the Wall Street Journal.