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Arlington, VA, November 5, 2018—Construction employment increased by 30,000 jobs in October and by 330,000 jobs over the past year, topping 7.3 million for the first time since April 2008, while the industry's average pay jumped and unemployment decreased to a historic low, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Roswell, GA, November 5, 2018—Commercial One has grown to 110 members in less than five years and has recently made four additions.
Houston, TX, November 5, 2018—Rob Baker has accepted a position at Swiff-Train Company as its chief financial officer.
Washington, DC, November 2, 2018--Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 250,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Washington, DC, November 2, 2018-New orders for manufactured goods in September, up four of the last five months, increased $3.4 billion or 0.7% to $515.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Washington, DC, November 2, 2018-Single female buyers continue to be a powerful force in the market, while low inventory, rising interest rates and increasing home prices remain, holding back first-time buyers despite notable interest in buying a home, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
Washington, DC, November 2, 2018—The goods and services deficit was $54.0 billion in September, up $0.7 billion from $53.3 billion in August, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Washington, DC, November 2, 2018—Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market dropped seven points to 60 in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI).
Atlanta, GA, November 2, 2018—Surya founder Surya Tiwari and president Satya Tiwari will be honored by the world-renowned independent cancer research and treatment center with its highest honor, the 2019 Spirit of Life Award.
Chicago, IL, November 2, 2018-Domotex USA has launched #whyidomotex, a new series of interviews with flooring industry professionals, including designers, remodelers, distributors, retailers and manufacturers.