Multi-Family Construction To Surge in 2012
New York, NY, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Construction of multi-family units will lead the U.S. building industry again this year, according to Bloomberg News.
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Shaw Contract Ramps Up Presence in Asia
Cartersville, GA, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Shaw Contract Group said it has opened a sales office in Shanghai, the first of three planned for Asia, to provide customers in rapidly growing Asian markets with greater access to its carpet tile.
Retail Sales Up Most in Four Months in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 14, 2012 -- U.S. retail sales rose in January by the most in four months, according to the Commerce Department.
USGBC Seeks Comments on LEED Updates
Washington, DC, Feb. 14, 2012 -- The U.S. Green Building Council will begin on March 1 the third public comment period for the proposed 2012 update to its LEED green building program.
Armstrong Linoleum Gets NSF Gold Certification
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring has been awarded NSF/ASNI 332 Gold Level certification from NSF International for its linoleum product line.
Small Business Optimism Edges Up in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Small-business confidence edged higher in January to mark the fifth straight month of gains, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Cooperativa Ceramica Changes Name
Miami, FL, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Italian tile maker Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola said it has officially renamed the company Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola, North America.
Business Inventories Rise in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 14, 2012 -- U.S. business inventories rose 0.4% in December to $1.56 trillion, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
Couristan Awards Two Trips in Drawing
Fort Lee, NJ, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Couristan has named Matt Lund of Foremost Interiors in Salt Lake City, and Jan Mink of KL Mink and Sons the winners of its grand prize raffle at Surfaces.
Mullican Seeking Votes for Photo Contest
Johnson City, TN, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Mullican Flooring has entered the voting phase of its "We Love Our Mullican Floor" photo contest on Facebook.