Construction Spending Rises in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 22, 2013 -- Construction spending rose 0.6% in August, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
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Economy Adds 148,000 Jobs in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 22, 2013 -- The U.S. economy added 148,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate ticked down to 7.2%, according to a delayed report from the Labor Department.
Remodeling Seen Strong Through Mid-2014
Cambridge, MA, Oct. 22, 2013 -- The home remodeling market continues to improve, with strong gains expected for the remainder of 2013 and the beginning of 2014, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity.
WFCA, CFI Partner in Training Programs
Anaheim, CA, Oct. 22, 2013 -– The World Floor Covering Association said it has launched the first nationwide flooring installation-training showcase with the Certified Flooring Installers Association.
Existing Home Sales Decline in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2013 -- Home resales fell a seasonally adjusted 1.9% in September due to higher prices and rising mortgage rates, the National Association of Realtors said.
Construction Starts Rise in September
New York, NY, Oct. 21, 2013 -- New construction starts in September advanced 13% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $556.0 billion, according to McGraw Hill Construction.
CARE Entrepreneur Meeting Set This Week
Dalton, GA, Oct. 21, 2013 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort will hold its 10th annual Entrepreneur Meeting this week on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport/Millenium Center.
Armstrong To Build LVT Plant in Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 18, 2013 -- Armstrong World Industries will build its $41 million luxury vinyl tile plant in Lancaster, where the company has its headquarters.
Chinese Hardwood Firm To Build U.S. Plant
Danville, VA, Oct. 18, 2013 -- Chinese hardwood flooring company Zeyuan Flooring International Corp. will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Danville.
Shamrock Plank Flooring Adds Finishing Plant
Hernando, MS, Oct. 18, 2013 -- Shamrock Plank Flooring said it has added a pre-finishing plant in Hernando.