Jobs Bill Narrowly Passes in House
Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2009--House Speaker Nancy Pelosi muscled a $154 billion jobs bill through the House on Wednesday evening just before Congress departed for a holiday recess.
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Home Building Now Bright Spot in Construction
New York, NY, Dec. 17, 2009--Construction starts in November dropped 9 percent from October to an annual rate of $405 billion, according to a report by McGraw-Hill Construction.
Mortgage Woes Hit High-End Properties
Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2009--Relatively rich U.S. homeowners are having mortgage problems just like many other Americans.
Design Materials Expanding in Southwest
Pasadena, CA, Dec. 17, 2009--Design Materials, a California-based commercial flooring firm, has announced that it is expanding into Arizona and New Mexico.
New Home Buyers Like Smaller Footprint
New York, NY, Dec. 17, 2009--New home buyers are opting for a smaller footprint, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Unilin NC Job Creation Clause To Be Reviewed
Thomasville, NC, Dec. 17, 2009--The Thomasville City Council is expected next week to consider waiving Unilin Flooring's minimum job creation clause for 2010.
Initial Jobless Claims Edged Up Last Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2009--Initial jobless claims rose unexpectedly last week, the Labor Department said.
Housing Starts, Permits, Up in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2009--Housing starts in November increased 8.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 574,000 units, according to the Commerce Department.
Architecture Billings Index Falls in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2009--The Architecture Billing Index, a leading indicator of U.S. nonresidential construction spending, fell in November, as continued tight credit pressures demand for design services.
Stimulus Funds Slow To Hit Construction Industry
Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2009--Stimulus funds that have been earmarked to make government buildings more energy efficient are slowly being released by the General Services Administration.