Four at US Floors Get LEED AP Credentials
Dalton, GA, July 2, 2009--Four on the management staff of US Floors have achieved accreditation as a LEED AP certified by the Green Building Certification Institute.
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Coverings Goes to Orlando, Then Los Angeles
Alexandria, VA, July 2, 2009--The planning has begun for Coverings 2010 and 2011.
Construction Spending in May Lowest in Five Years
Washington, DC, July 2, 2009--U.S. construction spending fell 0.9 percent in May to the lowest rate in more than five years, according to Commerce Department data released on Wednesday.
Forbo First Half Sales Down 8% Vs. Last Year
Baar, Switzerland, July 2, 2009--Forbo said its sales slide continued during the first six months of 2009 at it expected, despite good performance in some key markets.
Fannie, Freddie Raise LTV Ratio for Refinancing
Washington, DC, July 2, 2009--Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said they will begin refinancing mortgages with loan-to-value ratios of as much as 125 percent as the administration seeks to increase participation in its anti-foreclosure programs.
CCA Designers Earn LEED Credentials
Alexandria, VA, July 2, 2009--Commercial Carpets of America announced two additional members of its staff have been certified with the credentials of LEEP AP.
Factory Orders Jump in May
Alexandria, VA, July 2, 2009--U.S. factory orders jumped in May by the largest amount in nearly a year, further evidence that the nosedive in manufacturing is nearing an end.
Adminstration Targets Employers of Illegal Aliens
Washington, DC, July 2, 2009--The Obama administration is pursuing hundreds of companies suspected of employing illegal immigrants.
WONZ Adds Creative Accents Area Rugs
California City, CA, July 2, 2009--Creative Accents Area Rugs will carry the Wools of New Zealand brand on four collections of rugs, the company announced.
Carpetright Sees Profits Slide 72%
London, England, July 2, 2009--Carpetright has reported a 72% slump in annual profits, saying it has been hit by both the weakness in the housing market and the wider recession.