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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.
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.
Marietta, GA, Dec. 15, 2009--Bobby Berrier has been appointed senior vice president of commercial product management for the Mohawk Group.
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2009--U.S. home builders' housing market index fell to 16 in December from 17 in November, the National Association of Home Builders reported Tuesday.
Harelbeke, Belgium, Dec. 16, 2009--Pierre Lano, owner of the large Belgian carpet manufacturer bearing his name, died Dec. 9.
Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2009--Mortgage application volume rose 0.3% last week, compared with the week before, as rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday.
Irvine, CA, Dec. 16, 2009--Although interest remains high, home buyers are less willing to buy foreclosed properties than they were six months ago, according to a new survey.
Boca Raton, FL, Dec. 16, 2009-- Q.E.P., a maker of flooring tools and accessories, reported third quarter net income of $2.2 million or $0.63 per share, compared with a net loss of $8.4 million or $ 2.48 per share a year ago.
Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2009--U.S. consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in November, as energy prices surged in the month, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 2009--Residential construction was up 4 percent in October over September, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.