Negative Covid Test Now Required for International Air Travel
New York, NY, December 9, 2021—The rules for flying into the U.S. have changed yet again, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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Construction Employment Rose by 31K in November
Washington, DC, December 9, 2021—Construction employment increased by 31,000 jobs between October and November as nonresidential construction firms added workers for the third month in a row, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.
CCA, HMTX, Mohawk & Shaw Named to 2022 Training Apex Awards List
Chattanooga, TN, December 8, 2021-CCA Global, HMTX, Mohawk and Shaw were named to the 2022 Training Apex Awards list, which ranks companies’ excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs.
Suburban Homebuilding Continues, Higher Density Areas Also Active
Washington, DC, December 8, 2021-The suburban shift for single-family homebuilding, which was precipitated in large part by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic last year continues. But new data reveals that higher density markets are making a comeback as well, according to the third quarter edition of the NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).
Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires American Sealants
Houston, TX, December 8, 2021-Meridian Adhesives Group (Meridian) announced the acquisition of American Sealants Inc (ASI).
Jennifer DeGloma Named VP of Merchandising for CCA Global
Manchester, NH, December 8, 2021-CCA Global announced that consumer design expert Jennifer DeGloma has been named vice president of merchandising.
Mortgage Applications Rose 2.0% in Week Ending December 3
Washington, DC, December 8, 2021-Mortgage applications increased 2.0% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 3, 2021.
Inflation is A Major Concern for American Voters
New York, NY, December 8, 2021-Inflation has emerged as a pressing concern for American voters, with majorities saying it is causing them at least some financial strain and is bound to get worse, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds.
B.I.G. Yarns Investing in New Yarn Technology
Wielsbeke, Belgium, December 8, 2021—B.I.G. Yarns reveals an investment in its polyamide (PA) technology to help global carpet tile manufacturers meet the demands of the contract market.
Job Openings Rose to 11M in October
Washington, DC, December 8, 2021-The number of job openings increased to 11.0 million on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.