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.
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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.
Mortgage Applications Fall as Buyers Are Wary
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.
New BPS Website Offers Several Design Tools
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.
Sherwin-Williams Sees Profit Slump 30 Percent
Cleveland, OH, April 23, 2008-- Sherwin-Williams Co. reported a 30 percent drop in first-quarter net income, hurt by lower demand for its paint products in the face of the persistent U.S. housing slump.
Mortgage Bankers Spend $3.7 Million Lobbying
Washington, DC, April 23, 2008--The Mortgage Bankers Association, the industry's main lobbying group, spent $3.7 million to lobby the federal government in 2007.
Designers Moving Toward Carpet in UK
Edinburgh, UK, April 23, 2008-- Carpet could be on its way back in Europe, according to an industry study conducted by CarpetShopper.net.
Woodtek Expects Big Sales of Laminate This Year
Bangkok, Thailand, April 23, 2008--Laminate flooring manufacturer Woodtek International Co Ltd expects to double sales to $51 million this year