AIA Announces 2021 Housing Awardwinners
Washington, DC, May 24, 2021-The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing ten exceptional residential designs with its 2021 Housing Awards.
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Multifamily Confidence Rose 8 Points to 51 in Q1
Washington, DC, May 21, 2021-Confidence in the new multifamily housing market increased in the first quarter of 2021, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Existing-Home Sales Down 2.7% in April
Washington, DC, May 21, 2021—Total existing-home sales slipped 2.7% from March to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.85 million in April, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales overall jumped year-over-year, up 33.9% from a year ago (4.37 million in April 2020).
Shaw Announces 2021 Associate Dependent Scholarship Recipients
Dalton, GA, May 21, 2021-Shaw Industries has announced the recipients of its 2021 Associate Dependent Scholarship.
Women in Sustainability Leadership Awardwinners Named
Norwalk, CT, May 21, 2021-The WSLA Alumnae Group announced this year’s sustainability leaders in a virtual Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA) ceremony May 19.
Investment Buyers Blocking Homebuyers Out of Market
New York, NY, May 21, 2021-In places where until a year ago properties offered affordable entry to the middle class, would-be buyers are losing out to investors and deep-pocketed rivals, reports the Wall Street Journal.
City of Palm Beach May Tighten Rules on Use of Artificial Yard Turf
Palm Beach, FL, May 21, 2021-The city of Palm Beach, Florida may tighten rules governing the use of artificial turf in yards, a practice town officials say may be environmentally harmful.
Torlys Certified as Great Place to Work
Toronto, ON, May 21, 2021-Torlys has been certified as a Great Place to Work after an independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada.
April's AIA Architecture Billings Index Hit Highest Level Since Great Recession
Washington, DC, May 20, 2021-The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for April rose to 57.9 compared to 55.6 in March (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).
AHF Launches Millennial-Focused Tmbr Brand
Dallas, TX, May 20, 2021—AHF Products introduces a new brand, Tmbr. A Millennial brand in terms of marketing and positioning, Tmbr is designed for a generation that seeks a natural canvas that offers the décor, performance and social responsibility they desire.