Domotex Asia/Chinafloor Opens Tomorrow in Shanghai
Shanghai, China, March 23, 2021-Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2021 takes place March 24 to 26 at the New International Exhibition Center in Shanghai, China and marks its 23rd consecutive year.
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Ray C. Anderson Foundation Issues Call for Proposals for $100K Grant
Atlanta, GA, March 23, 2021-The NextGen Committee of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation has issued a call for proposals for one $100,000 grant to fund work in the 2022 calendar year for new or existing programs that will help to reduce global warming, whether through direct carbon avoidance, climate communication, climate education, industry engagement, or otherwise.
Construction Employment Slid in Two-Thirds of Metro Areas in Jan.
Washington, DC, March 22, 2021—Construction employment decreased from January 2020 to January 2021 in nearly two-thirds of the nation’s metro areas, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data, as project cancellations and a lack of new orders have forced firms to reduce their headcount, the association’s latest contractor survey shows.
NAR Announces Top Ten Commercial Real Estate Markets for 2021
Washington, DC, March 22, 2021-The National Association of Realtors identified the top ten commercial real estate markets for 2021.
Existing-Home Sales Down 6.6% in February
Washington, DC, March 22, 2021-Total existing-home sales, completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, decreased 6.6% from January to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.22 million in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Välinge Partners w/ Ping Pong Champ to Launch Hardwood in Asia
Viken, Sweden, March 22, 2021-Välinge Flooring team up with Swedish table-tennis legend J-O Waldner to launch a real wood floor to the Asian market.
Demand for Apartments Surging in New York as City Reopens
New York, NY, March 19, 2021-A full year into the pandemic, New York City landlords are securing new leases at a rapid clip as depressed prices appear to be luring back-or holding on to-tenants willing to sign for the right deal, reports Forbes.
Mohawk Momentum Roadshow to Hold Last Event in Las Vegas in June
Calhoun, GA, March 19, 2021-The Mohawk Momentum Roadshow will end at The International Surfaces Event, taking place June 16 to June 18 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Bud Meberg of Consolidated Carpet Has Died
New York, NY, March 19, 2021-Thomas “Bud” Meberg, an owner of Consolidated Carpet, 79, died March 12, 2021.
U.S. Port Jams Expected to Continue into Summer
New York, NY, March 19, 2021—Logjams at U.S. ports are spreading beyond Southern California’s choked gateways, and shipping officials are projecting the backups will continue into the summer, reports the Wall Street Journal.