Commercial Real Estate Expected To Soften
Washington, DC, May 22, 2008--Although fundamentals are sound, activity in commercial real estate markets is expected to ease in the months ahead, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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AIA Billings Index Up for First Time in 3 Month
Washington, DC, May 21, 2008--After hitting a record low in March, the American Institute of Architects said Wednesday its index of nonresidential construction rebounded slightly in April.
Ecore Gets $29 Million in Equity Funding
Lancaster, PA, May 21, 2008--Ecore International has received $29 million in equity financing from Element Partners, a Philadelphia-based venture capital fund.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, May 22, 2008--Initial jobless claims fell unexpectedly last week to the lowest level in a month.
Housing Bill Goes To Full Senate
Washington, DC, May 21, 2008--The U.S. Senate Banking Committee approved legislation on that could save thousands of homeowners from foreclosure.
NSF Certifies Mannington Commercial Resilient
Salem, NJ, May 20, 2008--Mannington Commercial said it is the first floor covering company to be awarded NSF 332-2007 Draft Standard Gold Certification for all of its commercial inlaid resilient flooring.
Azrock Has New Explanatory Brochure
Houston, TX, May 21, 2008 – Azrock by Tarkett has a new 36-page brochure that includes Azrock’s entire commercial tile and adhesive product line and explains the new Azrock system.
Employees Helping Shaw's Biodiesel Production
Andalusia, AL, May 21, 2008--Shaw Industries employees in this Alabama town want to help the company in its plan to convert used cooking oil to biodiesel for use in its boilers, according to a story in the Andalusia Star.
Unilin Wins Patent Dispute in China
Luxembourg, May 20, 2008--Unilin said the Chinese intellectual property office (SIPO) in Beijing has confirmed the validity of more than 20 patent claims of a Unilin Chinese patent that covers glueless flooring technology.
USGBC Seeks Comments on Proposed Standards
Washington, DC, May 2008--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) opened the first public comment period on LEED 2009, the next evolution of the LEED green building certification system.