Construction Starts Up Sharply in April
Washington, DC, May 16, 2014 -- Home construction starts surged in April to the fastest pace in five months, according to the Commerce Department
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NWFA Offering Inspector Classes
St. Louis, MO, May 19, 2014 -- The National Wood Flooring Association is hosting five one-day workshops for inspectors, and those interested in becoming inspectors, at its headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Georgia Manufacturing Groups Name New Officers
Hilton Head Island, SC, May 19, 2014 -- The members of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers and The Manufacturers Education Foundation each elected new officers and board members.
Confindustria Gives Nemo Tile Distributor Award
New York, NY, May 16, 2014 -- Ceramics of Italy has named Nemo Tile Company as the recipient of the 2014 Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award.
Consumer Sentiment Declines in May
Ann Arbor, MI, May 16, 2014 -- Consumer sentiment fell in the first half of May, according to the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey.
Summit International Flooring Expands Sales Force
Florham Park, NJ, May 16, 2014 -- Summit International Flooring said it has expanded its local representation into different parts of the country.
HPS Schönox Holding 'Worst Subfloor' Contest
Florence, AL, May 16, 2014 -- HPS Schönox is holding the Worst Subfloor in North America Contest.
USGBC, Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Washington, DC, May 16, 2014 -- The U.S. Green Building Council and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation have announced the opening of the application period for the expanded 2014 Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program.
Jobless Applications at Seven-Year Low
Washington, DC, May 15, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell last week fell to the lowest level in seven years, according to the Labor Department.
Builder Confidence Little Changed in May
Washington, DC, May 15, 2014 -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in May fell one point to 45 from a downwardly revised April reading of 46.