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Non-Manu. Index Reported Growth at Slower Rate in Dec.

Non-Manu. Index Reported Growth at Slower Rate in Dec.

Tempe, AZ, January 7, 2019-The December Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) registered 57.6%, which is 3.1 percentage points lower than the November reading of 60.7%, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Construction Employment Rose 4.0% in 2018

Construction Employment Rose 4.0% in 2018

Arlington, VA, January 7, 2019-Construction employment increased by 38,000 jobs in December and by 280,000 jobs, or 4.0%, over the past year, while the industry's average pay accelerated and unemployment decreased to a historic low, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Select Interior Concepts Acquires T.A.C. Ceramic Tile Co.

Select Interior Concepts Acquires T.A.C. Ceramic Tile Co.

Anaheim, CA, January 4, 2019-Select Interior Concepts, a diversified building products and services company focused on home interior products, announced the acquisition of T.A.C. Ceramic Tile Co., an installer of residential and light commercial flooring with annualized sales of approximately $70 million.

Unemployment Edged Up in December

Unemployment Edged Up in December

Washington, DC, January 4, 2019—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 312,000 in December, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9%, from 3.7% in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Mohawk to Present Family of Brands at Surfaces 2019

Mohawk to Present Family of Brands at Surfaces 2019

Calhoun, GA, January 4, 2019—With almost 30,000 square feet presentations at Surfaces 2019, Mohawk will showcase its family of brands, including Mohawk, Daltile, Karastan, Pergo, Godfrey Hirst, American Olean, Marazzi, Aladdin Commercial, IVC and Quick-Step.