CRI Revokes Support for GreenSeal Standard
Dalton, GA, Jan. 9, 2009--The Carpet and Rug Institute said it will no longer recognize GreenSeal's GS-37 Standard as a Green Certification for its Seal of Approval Carpet Cleaning Solutions.
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Job Losses Continue To Rise in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2009--The economy lost 524,000 jobs in December, closing out the worst year for job losses since World War II, the Labor Department said Friday.
North Carolina Firm's Rugs Now in White House
Hendersonville, NC, Jan. 9, 2009--Two rooms in the White House are now adorned with new rugs made in Hendersonville.
AGC: Construction Jobs at Risk Without Stimulus
Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2009--The U.S. construction sector could lose 30 percent of its jobs this year unless Congress quickly approves a stimulus package, the Associated General Contractors of America warned.
Public Comment on LEED for Neighborhoods Closes
Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2009--The first public comment period for LEED for Neighborhood Development, the first national certification system for green neighborhood design and development, has closed.
KB Home Narrows Quarterly Loss
Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 9, 2009--KB Home said Friday its fourth-quarter loss was narrower than a year ago, but revenue and orders for new homes were roughly cut in half.
Homebuilders Seek $150 Billion Stimulus Package
Washington, DC, Jan. 8, 2009--Homebuilders are asking for up to $150 billion in the economic stimulus package being drafted by President-elect Obama’s administration and congressional Democrats.
Carpet One Relaunches Bigelow Brand
Dallas, TX, Jan. 8, 2009--Carpet One Floor & Home has relaunched its Bigelow brand, America's oldest brand of carpet, established in 1825.
Omnova Implements Aggressive Cost Cutting
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 8, 2009--Omnova Solutions said it has taken cost reduction actions that are expected to provide $19 million of year-over-year savings in 2009.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, Jan. 8, 2009--Initial jobless claims for unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly by 24,000 last week, according to the Labor Department.