City-Based Green Building Programs Increase
Washington, DC, December 3, 2007--Since 2003 the number of cities with green building programs has risen from 22 to 92 for an increase of 418%.
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Help-Wanted Ad Index Dips, Shows Job Insecurity
New York, NY, December 3, 2007--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America — dipped one point in October.
Solutia Announces Doc Award Winners
New York, NY, December 3, 2007--Solutia Inc. announced the winners of its 2007 Doc Award competition for contract interior design at a presentation at Rainbow by Cipriani in Rockefeller Center.
ProSpec Has New Quick Setting Underlayment
Charlotte, NC, November 29, 2007—ProSpec has introduced a new rapid-setting underlayment.
Chemical Companies Hosting Carpet Conference
Dalton, GA, November 29, 2007—Manufacturers Chemical LP and Solvay Solexis will hold a carpet industry conference to discuss a new class of carpet finish chemicals.
Florida Tile Gets Greenguard Certification
Lakeland, FL, November 28, 2007 - Florida Tile said it is the first tile manufacturer to have its products certified for low chemical emissions by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.
Consumer Spending Slows in October
Washington, DC, November 30, 2007—Consumer spending slowed in October, and inflation offset slight gains in income.
Rug Market Gets New Exhibitors, Renovations
Atlanta, GA, November 30, 2007—Five new exhibitors and seven extensive showroom expansions will be featured January at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market.
Mortgage Rates Fall to Two Year Low
Washington DC, November 30, 2007--Interest rates appear to be headed lower in light of comments made by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday.
NALFA Certifies Wilsonart, Faus Products
Washington, DC, November 29, 2007 – The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has certified Wilsonart Flooring Commercial Flooring and Red Label laminate products along with Fausfloor Cosmopolitan Collection laminate flooring.