Armstrong Sees Second Quarter Income Fall
Lancaster, PA, July 28, 2014 --Armstrong World Industries reported lower second quarter income than a year ago but slightly higher revenues.
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Remodeling Index in Positive Territory Fifth Straight Quarter
Washington, DC, July 24, 2014 -- The National Association of Home Builders' Remodeling Market Index rose three points to 56 in the second quarter.
Early Registration Open for Surfaces East
Dallas, TX, July 28, 2014 -- Registration is open for The International Surface Event East set for Oct. 19-22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
J+J Flooring Group Issues 2013 Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, July 25, 2014—J+J Flooring Group focuses on conservation and transparency in its 2013 sustainability report which was released this week.
Research Shows Need For Increased Awareness About Healthy Buildings
Washington, DC, July 23, 2014—According to a recent survey conducted by McGraw Hill, 63% of consumers believe that products/practices they use in their homes affect their health.
Median Salary for U.S. Carpet Installers is $42,000
July 25, 2014—According to Salary.com using data that was compiled in July 2014, the median salary for a carpet installer is $41,703.
Interface Net Income up 19% in Second Quarter
Interface reported second quarter net income of $13.1 million. Sales were up 7% to $260.6 million.
New Home Sales Fall 8.1% in June
Washington, DC, July 24, 2014—According to the Commerce Department, sales of newly built homes fell 8.1% in June, losing some momentum after two months of increases.
Acoustics is a Conference Topic at Cersaie in September
Bologna, Italy, July 24, 2014—The Cersaie Expo in Bologna, Italy is hosting a conference on the theme of acoustics in architecture, focusing on the problems that arise in the construction of auditoriums and concert halls.
U.S. Jobless Claims Drop to Eight-Year Low
Washington, DC, July 24, 2014—Jobless claims in the week ending July 19, fell by 19,000 to a seasonally adjusted 283,000, the lowest level since February 2006.