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Denver, CO, November 15, 2006--The new generation of contract modular carpeting is not only green – it’s 100 percent thermoplastic. In a significant step to reduce the industry’s environmental footprint, The Mohawk Group introduces Encycle, a patent-pendi
Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--Suggesting stabilizing conditions in the nation’s single-family housing market, home builder confidence in November edged up for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells
Oakmont, PA, November 13, 2006--The Hardwood Council posted a new user-friendly website, published a continuing education course for architects, and disseminated healthy- and green-building information at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Greenbuild
Washington, DC, November 8, 2006--Solutia Inc. said Tuesday that for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 it swung to third-quarter net income of $44 million, or 42 cents a share.
Atlanta, GA, November 7, 2006--Beazer Homes USA Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings fell 44 percent as higher revenue and home closings failed to offset squeezed margins.
Horsham, PA, November 7, 2006--Home builder Toll Brothers Inc. said Tuesday that its fourth-quarter home building revenue dropped 10 percent as the housing market continues to soften.
Rockville, MD, November 6, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved hard surface flooring products certified by the FloorScore program as an alternative compliance path to achieve credit in the LEED Rating System for New Construction.
Washington, DC, November 03, 2006--In a full-page newspaper advertisement running in six of the nation’s leading newspapers beginning today,the leadership of the National Association of Realtors is launching a national campaign to urge home buyers who hav
Barnwell, SC, November 2, 2006--Formica Flooring has entered into an agreement with William M. Bird and Company, Inc., of Charleston, SC, in which William M. Bird will handle distribution of laminate flooring in the Southeastern United States.
Washington, DC, November 1, 2006--The pending home sales index fell 1.1% in September after a 4.7% increase in August, according to the National Association of Realtors. The index is down 13.6% in the past year.