Sales of Existing Homes Spike Across All Regions
Washington, DC, April 22, 2015—Sales of previously owned home rose 6.1% in March to the highest level since September 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Bonitz Opens Operation in New Orleans
Columbia, SC, April 22, 2015—Bonitz, Inc. has opened a commercial flooring operation in New Orleans, Louisiana, which will serve the New Orleans and Baton Rouge markets.
Mohawk Group Wins Inaugural Manufacturing Visionary Award from ILFI
Calhoun, GA, April 22, 2015—Mohawk Group has received the first Manufacturing Visionary Award from the International Living Future Institute.
Construction Employment Declined in 29 States & D.C. in March
Arlington, VA, April 22, 2015—Construction employment declined in 29 states and the District of Columbia between February and March, according to an analysis today of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
American Floorcovering Alliance Assembling Flooring Industry Council
Dalton, GA, April 22, 2015—The American Floorcovering Alliance announces the establishment of the Council of Flooring Industry Advisors, an organizational board representing all segments and disciplines of the flooring industry and related services.
Interface's Atlanta Showroom Awarded LEED-CI Gold
Atlanta, GA, April 22, 2015—Interface has been awarded LEED-CI Gold certification for its flagship Atlanta showroom that opened this past July.
Karndean Designflooring LooseLay Product Earns Architizer Mention
Export, PA, April 22, 2015—Karndean Designflooring’s LooseLay LLP112 Hartford has been honored in the Architizer A+ Awards competition as a special mention for the “Finishes: Flooring – Hard” category.
Ceramics of Italy Announces Design Award Winners
Orlando, FL, April 21, 2015—The Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition is proud to announce seven projects that wholly represent the competition’s goal of honoring commendable use of Italian tile in North American architecture and design.
UL Environment Joins ASID's Green Protocol Committee
Washington, DC, April 21, 2015—UL Environment has joined the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) in its 2014 Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) Commitment to Action to develop the ASID Protocols for Health and Wellness in Design.
Formerly Distressed Homeowners Struggle To Re-Enter Housing Market
Washington, DC, April 21, 2015—Formerly distressed homeowners may now be re-entering the housing market; however, less than one-third of families who lost their homes are likely to become homeowners again, according to the NAR.