Building Permits Highest Since 2008
Washington, DC, Nov. 26, 2013 -- Residential building permits rose to their highest level since June 2008 in October, according to the Commerce Department.
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Consumer Confidence at Seven Month Low
New York, NY, Nov. 26, 2013 -- Consumer confidence fell in November to the lowest level in seven months, according to the Conference Board.
Mannington Commercial Releases EPD for Tile
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 26, 2013 -- Mannington Commercial said it has released a second environmental product declaration (EPD) for its Infinity RE modular carpet tiles.
November's Sustainability Month for Mohawk
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 25, 2013 -- Mohawk Group has designated November as the company’s inaugural sustainability month.
Mohawk Group, Future Institute, in Partnership
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 25, 2013 -- Mohawk Group said it is in a partnership with the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) as one of the organization’s transformative sponsors.
Pending Home Sales Fall in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 25, 2013 -- Pending home sales fell in October for the fifth straight month, according to the National Association of Realtors.
'Helocs' Spurring Home Improvement Projects
New York, NY, Nov. 25, 2013 --Spending on home renovations is rising significantly thanks to the resurgence of home equity lines of credit, Bloomberg News reports.
Greenbuild To Expand To Europe Next Year
Washington, DC, Nov. 25, 2013 -- U.S.Green Building Council said that Greenbuild for Europe and the Mediterranean region will launch in Verona, Italy in 2014.
Carpet One, Mohawk in Partnership for Charity
Manchester, NH, Nov. 25, 2013 -- Carpet One Floor & Home and Mohawk Industries said they have formed a new partnership with the Building for America’s Bravest program.
Surfaces Early Registration Ends Friday
Dallas, TX, Nov. 25, 2013 -- Show management of Surfaces, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas and TileExpo said that the discounted early registration deadline for all three shows is Friday, Nov. 29.