CFI Graduates First Class from Accelerated Carpet Installation Program
Dallas, TX, March 30, 2016—On March 4, the CFI school presented its first graduating class from its proprietary accelerated carpet installation program.
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City Floor Supply Resumes Counter Service Following Fire
Philadelphia, PA, March 30, 2016—City Floor Supply (formerly Philadelphia Floor Store) has resumed counter service at its new King of Prussia location.
NWFA Taking Donations for Its Education & Research Foundation
St. Louis, MO, March 30, 2016—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) is accepting and encouraging donations to the NWFA Education & Research Foundation (NERF) during the 2016 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo registration process.
GDP Rose 1.4% in Q4 2015, According to BEA's Third Estimate
Washington, DC, March 30, 2016—Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Construction Employment Increased in 43 States & DC in February
Arlington, VA, March 30, 2016—Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between February 2015 and February 2016, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Daltile Again Participating in Tiny House Nation
Dallas, TX, March 30, 2016--Daltile will be participating in the upcoming season of FYI’s Tiny House Nation.
Home Prices Increase in January
New York, NY, March 29, 2016 -- Home prices rose in January, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller index.
Consumers More Optimistic in March
New York, NY, March 29, 2016 -- Consumer confidence improved in March, the Conference Board said.
Builder Lennar Reports Higher Earnings, Revenues
Miami, FL, March 29, 2016 -- Homebuilder Lennar reported first quarter net income of $144.1 million, or $0.63 per share, compared to $115.0 million, or $0.50 per share, a year ago.
Atlanta Fed Revises Q1 GDP Estimate Lower
New York, NY, March 29, 2016 -- The Atlanta Federal Reserve said its GDPNow forecast model shows the economy is growing at a pace below 1% in the first quarter.