USGBC Joins Global Energy Efficiency Platform
Lima, Peru, Dec. 8, 2014 -- The U.S. Green Building Council said it has joined the Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform, along with the Business Council for Sustainable Energy.
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Mohawk Adds New Soil Protection to SmartStrand
Calhoun, GA, Dec. 5, 2014 -- Mohawk said it is enhancing its flagship SmartStrand carpet by adding a new soil protection system called Forever Clean.
Interior Design Names Products of Year
New York, NY, Dec. 5, 2014 -- Interior Design Magazine hosted its 9th annual Best of Year Awards Thursday.
Jobs Increase Most in Nearly Three Years
Washington, DC, Dec. 5, 2014 -- Employers added 321,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate remained at 5.8%, according to the Labor Department.
QEP Names Kura Executive Vice President
Boca Raton, FL, Dec. 4, 2014 –- Q.E.P. Co. said it has named Brian Kura as its new executive vice president.
Factory Orders Decline in October
Washington, DC, Dec. 5, 2014 -- New orders to U.S. factories fell for a third straight month in October, according to the Commerce Department.
Mortage Rates Lowest in More Than a Year
Washington, DC, Dec. 5, 2014 -- Long-term mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since May 2013, according to Freddie Mac.
Pantone Names Marsala 2015 Color of Year
Dalton, GA, Dec. 4, 2014 -- Pantone said that its Color of the Year 2015 is Marsala 18-1438.
Planned Layoffs Plunge in November
Chicago, IL, Dec. 4, 2014 -- The number of planned layoffs by U.S. employers declined 30% in November from October, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Initial Unemployment Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 4, 2014 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, according to the Labor Department.