M. Arthur Gensler, Founder of Architecture Firm Gensler, Has Died
San Francisco, CA, May 11, 2021-M. Arthur Gensler, Jr., founder of the world’s largest architecture firm, has died. He was 85.
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Consumer Price Index Rose 0.8% in April
Washington, DC, May 12, 2021-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Unilin Adds Pressed Bevel Technology to Licensing Program
Waregem, Belgium, May 12, 2021—Unilin Technologies introduces its patented Pressed Bevel Technology for resilient flooring to its licensing base.
Mortgage Applications Increased 2.1% in First Week of May
Washington, DC, May 12, 2021—Mortgage applications increased 2.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 7, 2021.
Construction Employment Continues to be Constrained in April
Washington, DC, May 12, 2021-Construction employment was unchanged from March to April as nonresidential contractors and homebuilders alike struggled to obtain materials and find enough workers, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.
Kitchen & Bath Market Index Hit Record High in Q1
Hackettstown, NJ, May 11, 2021-The Q1 2021 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) has soared to a rating 79.8, its highest score since the inception of the index, The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) reported.
Small Business Optimism Index Rose to 99.8 in April
Washington, DC, May 11, 2021-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in April, an increase of 1.6 points from March.
Job Openings Hit Series High of 8.1M in March
Washington, DC, May 11, 2021-- The number of job openings reached a series high of 8.1 million on the last business day of March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Jay Smith Joins Shaw as VP of Sales for Builder/Multi-Family
Dalton, GA, May 11, 2021- Jay Smith has joined Shaw Industries to lead the builder/multi-family division as vice president of sales.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Adding Glass Fiber Production Line in Kentucky
Madisonville, KY, May 11, 2021-Ahlstrom-Munksjö will invest EUR 58 million in a new glass fiber tissue production line in the U.S. to support the flooring industry in North America.