Pulte to Cut 1,900 Jobs
Bloomfield Hills, MI, May 30, 2007--Pulte Homes Inc. said Tuesday that it is cutting about 16 percent of its work force, or about 1,900 jobs, as part of a restructuring.
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Rudolph and Sletten Headquarters Gets LEED Gold
Redwood City, CA, May 30, 2007--Rudolph and Sletten General Contractors announced today that it has received the Gold LEED CI certification for the build out of its new 40,000 square foot Headquarters.
Consumer Confidence Up in May
New York, NY, May 29, 2007--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had decreased in April, bounced back in May.
Internet Ad Revenue Up 35% in 2006
New York, NY, May 29, 2007--The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP released the Internet Advertising Revenue Report.
Eight Extractors Join SOA Family
Dalton, GA, May 29, 2007--The Carpet & Rug Institute announced the awarding of the CRI Seal of Approval to eight to carpet cleaning extractors.
Diversified Flooring Joins StarNet
Darien, CT, May 29, 2007--StarNet has announced the acceptance of Diversified Flooring, Inc. as a new member.
Colorado Governor Signs Consumer Bill
Columbia, MD, May 29, 2007--A bill that was actively supported by the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) was signed by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter last week.
Lowe's Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting
Charlotte, NC, May 29, 2007--Lowe's Chairman and CEO Robert A. Niblock told shareholders the company remains confident about the future in spite of challenges impacting the home improvement industry.
Armstrong Holdings to Hold Shareholder Meeting
Lancaster, PA, May 29, 2007--Armstrong Holdings, Inc. will hold a special meeting of shareholders on Wednesday, July 18.
New Green Building Standard to Go Mainstream
Washington, DC, May 29, 2007--A proposed new standard that will provide minimum guidelines for green building practices is nearly complete and has been released for public review and comme