Women in Sustainability Leadership Awardwinners Named
Norwalk, CT, May 21, 2021-The WSLA Alumnae Group announced this year’s sustainability leaders in a virtual Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA) ceremony May 19.
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Investment Buyers Blocking Homebuyers Out of Market
New York, NY, May 21, 2021-In places where until a year ago properties offered affordable entry to the middle class, would-be buyers are losing out to investors and deep-pocketed rivals, reports the Wall Street Journal.
City of Palm Beach May Tighten Rules on Use of Artificial Yard Turf
Palm Beach, FL, May 21, 2021-The city of Palm Beach, Florida may tighten rules governing the use of artificial turf in yards, a practice town officials say may be environmentally harmful.
Torlys Certified as Great Place to Work
Toronto, ON, May 21, 2021-Torlys has been certified as a Great Place to Work after an independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada.
April's AIA Architecture Billings Index Hit Highest Level Since Great Recession
Washington, DC, May 20, 2021-The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for April rose to 57.9 compared to 55.6 in March (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).
AHF Launches Millennial-Focused Tmbr Brand
Dallas, TX, May 20, 2021—AHF Products introduces a new brand, Tmbr. A Millennial brand in terms of marketing and positioning, Tmbr is designed for a generation that seeks a natural canvas that offers the décor, performance and social responsibility they desire.
Details of NeoCon 2021 Announced
Chicago, IL, May 20, 2021—Chicago plans to fully reopen the city by July 4, setting the stage for an unhampered in-person NeoCon October 4 to 6 at theMART.
Jobless Claims Decline by 34K in Second Week of May
Washington, DC, May 20, 2021—In the week ending May 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 444,000, a decrease of 34,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Squires Steps Down as Director of IWPA, Search Underway
Alexandria, VA, May 20, 2021—After eight years at the helm of the International Wood Products Association (IWPA), executive director Cindy Squires is leaving the wood products space and returning to manufacturing to be president and CEO of the American Composites Manufacturers Association on July 1.
Ardex Acquires Tilite
Aliquippa, PA, May 19, 2021—Ardex Americas has announced the acquisition of Tilite, a manufacturer of building materials for shower systems.