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Consumer Price Index Down 0.1% in August

Consumer Price Index Down 0.1% in August

Washington, DC, September 30, 2015—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers decreased 0.1% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Shannon Specialty Floors Debuts New PVC-Free Brand

Shannon Specialty Floors Debuts New PVC-Free Brand

Milwaukee, WI, September 30, 2015—Shannon Specialty Floors, a manufacturer and supplier of flooring in the commercial market-segment, has announced its debut into the PVC-free market with its new brand: Barenaked Floors.

Construction Employment Down in 153 Areas, Up in 163

Construction Employment Down in 153 Areas, Up in 163

Arlington, VA, September 29, 2015—Construction employment declined in 153 out of 358 metro areas between August 2014 and August 2015, nearly matching the 163 areas that added construction jobs, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.