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Construction Activity Starting to Return to Pre-COVID Levels

Construction Activity Starting to Return to Pre-COVID Levels

Washington, DC, June 23, 2020—Construction activity is beginning to return to pre-coronavirus levels in many parts of the country, according to a new survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and data from construction technology firm Procore, reported by Builder Online.

Existing-Home Sales Down 9.7% in May

Existing-Home Sales Down 9.7% in May

Washington, DC, June 22, 2020-Total existing-home sales slumped 9.7% from April to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million in May, according to the National Association of Realtors. Overall, sales fell year-over-year, down 26.6% from a year ago (5.33 million in May 2019).

NKBA Study Reveals Current Factors Influencing Kitchen & Bath Design

NKBA Study Reveals Current Factors Influencing Kitchen & Bath Design

Hackettstown, NJ, June 22, 2020—As part of its ongoing commitment to provide leading insights into the kitchen and bath industry, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released benchmark research on the impact people’s behavior, life stage and habits have on kitchen and bath design.

Invista Breaks Ground on Shanghai ADN Plant

Invista Breaks Ground on Shanghai ADN Plant

Kennesaw, GA, June 19, 2020—Invista Nylon Chemicals (China) Co. held a groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai on June 16, to officially mark the start of construction on its 400,000- ton/year adiponitrile (ADN) plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP).

ASID Names Gary Wheeler as Interim CEO

ASID Names Gary Wheeler as Interim CEO

Washington, DC, June 19, 2020—The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has named designer Gary Wheeler, FASID, FIIDA as its interim chief executive officer.