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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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Washington, DC, April 23, 2008--Mortgage applications fell last week to the lowest level in almost four months, as both purchasing and refinancing activity fell.
City of Industy, CA, April 23, 2008 – Bentley Prince Street has launched a new, advanced technology website to meet the varying needs of designers, architects, dealers and end-use customers.