Greenbuild Announces Opening Plenary Speakers
Washington, DC, Sept. 25, 2014 -- Hanley Wood and the U.S. Green Building Council have announced the speakers for the Opening Plenary of the 2014 Greenbuild Conference and Expo Oct. 22.
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New Home Sales Highest in Over Six Years
Washington, DC, Sept. 24, 2014 -- Sales of new U.S. single-family homes in August hit their highest level in more than six years, according to the Commerce Department.
Architecture Billings Show Growth Again in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 24, 2014 -- On the heels of recording its strongest pace of growth since 2007, the latest Architecture Billings Index continued to show expansion in the sector in August.
Interface Expanding Fishing Net Collection Program
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 24, 2014 -- Atlanta-based carpet tile maker Interface said at the 2014 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting that it is committed to expanding Net-Works in partnership with the Zoological Society of London.
Mortgage Applications Down on Higher Rates
Washington, DC, Sept. 24, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 4.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Novalis Completes Product Content Disclosure
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 24, 2014 -- Novalis Innovative Flooring said it has completed its product content disclosure to the Health Product Declaration Collaborative.
House Prices Edge Higher in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 23, 2014 -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency said that U.S. home prices rose 0.1% in July from June.
Shaw Wet Adhesive First To Get C2C Certification
Dalton, GA, Sept. 23, 2014 -– Shaw Industries has rolled out what it describes as the first Cradle to Cradle certified wet flooring adhesive.
Profit Warning Sends Tate and Lyle Shares Tumbling
London, England, Sept. 23, 2014 -- Tate and Lyle stock fell 16% after it issued a profit warning, saying income this year would likely be about 20% lower than analysts expected.
Existing Home Sales Fall in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 22, 2014 -- Home resales fell in August for the first decline in five months, according to the National Association of Realtors.