St. Jude Dream Home Floor Signing Party Set
Chattanooga, TN, April 18, 2012 -- Local patients and major sponsors will sign well wishes to the winner of the St. Jude Dream Home Tuesday, April 24, at the St. Jude Dream Home floor signing party.
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Housing Starts Down, but Permits Surge in March
Washington, DC, April 17, 2012 -- Homebuilders began construction on new homes at a slower pace in March, although permits rose to the highest level since September 2008, the Commerce Department said.
Tile Makers Get Green Squared Certification
Emeryville, CA, April 17, 2012 -- Scientific Certification Systems said it has certified tile products from Crossville, Interceramic, and Metropolitan Ceramics by Ironrock under the tile industry's new Green Squared certification standard.
Johnsonite Products Get Green Certifications
Chagrin Falls, OH, April 16, 2012 -- Johnsonite said it has recently received several product certifications for sustainable manufacturing, including the flooring industry’s first NSF-332 Platinum for the company’s iQ Product line.
'Designing Spaces' To Feature Free Fit
Tampa, FL, April 17, 2012 -- Luxury vinyl tile maker Free Fit will be featured on the television show Designing Spaces.
Industrial Production Unchanged in March
Washington, DC, April 17, 2012 -- Industrial production was unchanged in March for the second straight month, the Federal Reserve said Tuesday.
Interface Relaunching Brand at Milan Design Show
Atlanta, GA, April 16, 2012 -- Interface announced in Milan, Italy that it is launching a new evolved global brand along with a new collection.
Retail Sales Strong in March
Washington, DC, April 16, 2012 -- Retail sales rose more than expected in March, according to the Commerce Department.
Pergo Products Get Greenguard Certifications
Raleigh, NC, April 16, 2012 -- Laminate flooring maker Pergo said its products have achieved three certifications from the Greenguard Environmental Institute.
Home Builder Sentiment Falls in April
Washington, DC, April 16, 2012 -- Home-builder sentiment fell in April for the first time in seven months, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing market index.