Senate Votes to Go Forward on Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, February 8, 2006--The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to consider a bill to halt asbestos lawsuits and create a $140 billion fund for people suffering from asbestos-related diseases.
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Canada Housing Starts Up 6.6%
Toronto, Ontario, February 8, 2006--New home construction started the year on a strong note, up 6.6 percent in January, but the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said higher mortgage rates will cause building activity to moderate this year.
Stanton, Rodeo and Tisca Win Wools of New Zealand
Atlanta, GA, February 8, 2006--Surfaces 2006 proved to be a tremendous success for the 31 brand partners showing in the Wools of New Zealand area.
Milliken Launches Trees for All Initiative
LaGrange, GA, February 8, 2006--Milliken & Company, an international carbon negative manufacturer, has demonstrated its passion for stewardship for more than a century.
Fine Living: 2026, Featured at L.A.DesignWeek
Los Angeles, February 8, 2006--Fine Living: 2026, the premiere case study installation of L.A.DesignWeek (2006), is set to feature a select mix of innovative and internationally recognized brands that will articulate a provocative vision of tomorrow’s liv
NAHB Announces 2006 Pillars of the Industry Finali
Washington, DC, February 8, 2006 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today announced the finalists for its 2006 Pillars of the Industry Awards.
Senate to Vote Today on Asbestos Bill Debate
Washington, DC, February 7, 2006--The Senate set a vote for Tuesday on whether to consider a bill to halt asbestos lawsuits as senators hurled verbal brickbats over the legislation and the intense lobbying it has engendered.
Toll Bros. 1Q Revenue Up $1.33B
Horsham, PA, February 7, 2006--Luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter revenue rose 35 percent to about $1.33 billion.
Tarkett Commercial Announces Azrock Distributor Aw
Houston, TX, February 7, 2006--Tarkett Commercial announced today the winners of the Azrock by Tarkett 2005 Distributor Awards, including Best Performance New Distributor, Highest Premium Sales, Best Sales Growth, Highest Market Share and Distributor of t
Home Sales to be Slower But Sustainable
Washington, DC, February 7, 2006--Home sales this year are expected to stay below the peak levels in 2005 but will remain historically strong, according to the National Association of Realtors.