New Homes Sales Slowest in Over 16 Years
Washington, DC, April 24, 2008--Sales of new homes fell in March to the lowest level in more than 16 years as the housing industry slumped further at the start of the spring sales season.
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Interface Has Record First Quarter
Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2008--Interface Inc. reported net income for the first quarter of $14.1 million or $0.23 per share.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, April 24, 2008-- Initial jobless claims fell unexpectedly last week by 33,000, according to the Labor Department, though the number of workers remaining on jobless benefits continued at a high level.
WFCA Develops Green Guide for Members
Anaheim, CA, April 23, 2008 --The World Floor Covering Association has developed a new guide that details exactly what products and services are green as the movement toward environmental construction and manufacturing continues.
Durable Goods Orders Fall for Third Straight Month
Washington, DC, April 24, 2008-- Orders for U.S.-built durable goods fell 0.3 percent in March compared to February, marking the third monthly decline in a row, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Washington Rail System Testing Resilient Flooring
Washington, DC, April 24, 2008--Metro Washington rail system is testing four different styles of resilient floors inside its new series 6000 rail cars as the transit authority looks at ways to reduce costs and improve customer service.
USGBC's Green Schools Program Gains Interest
Washington, DC, April 22, 2008-- One school a day is registering for the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification program for green schools.
Home Depot Lobbies on Imported Wood Bill
Washington, DC, April 24, 2008--The Home Depot Inc. spent $1.18 million to lobby the federal government on timber and energy legislation, among other issues, last year.
AIA Billings Index Hits New Low
Washington, DC, April 23, 2008--The AIA Billings Index, a future indicator of U.S. nonresidential construction activity, fell to a record low in March, reflecting the impact of the credit crunch on the broader economy, AIA said.
Beaulieu Commercial Partners With EPA on Power
Adairsville, GA, April 23, 2008--Beaulieu Commercial said it is purchasing green power and is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership.