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NeoConnect to Continue into Fall

NeoConnect to Continue into Fall

Chicago, IL, July 8, 2020—The NeoConnect digital hub will continue to connect the community by offering new content and resources through the fall. All of the action will take place on neocon.com and NeoCon's social media platforms.

Install Offers Best Practices for Flooring Specification

Install Offers Best Practices for Flooring Specification

Washington, DC, July 8, 2020-Install, aligned with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) recently put even greater emphasis on working hand-in-hand with commercial architects and designers to develop best practices for specifying flooring throughout COVID-19 and beyond.

American Hotel & Lodging Assoc. Releases COVID Cleanliness Course

American Hotel & Lodging Assoc. Releases COVID Cleanliness Course

Washington, DC, July 8, 2020-To further expand the hotel industry’s Safe Stay initiative, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, an online course developed in partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) and created to help hotels train their staffs on the enhanced safety and cleanliness guidelines.

Sergio Alvarez Named CEO of Duchateau

Sergio Alvarez Named CEO of Duchateau

San Diego, CA, July 7, 2020—Duchateau has named Sergio Alvarez as its chief executive officer. He will assume the day-to-day leadership of the company effective July 6.

Hires Rose by Record 2.4 Million in May

Hires Rose by Record 2.4 Million in May

Washington, DC, July 7, 2020-The number of hires increased by 2.4 million to a series high of 6.5 million in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. This was the largest monthly increase of hires since the series began.

Shaw Contract Offers Resources for Opening Schools Amid COVID

Shaw Contract Offers Resources for Opening Schools Amid COVID

Dalton, GA, July 7, 2020—Shaw Contract released its ?Return-to-Schoolbook? to present considerations for design ideas that support many of the established recommendations for returning to school, including physical distancing, enhanced cleaning, acoustics, and wayfinding.