Young Professional Award Accepting Nominations
Chattanooga, TN, November 26, 2018-The Young Professional award is now accepting nominations for 2019.
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Shaw Recognized by Ethical Corporation for Inclusivity
Dalton, GA, November 27, 2018—As a finalist, Shaw was recognized by Ethical Corporation at its ninth-annual Responsible Business Awards for promoting a corporate culture of diversity and inclusion.
Home Prices Rose 5.5% YOY in September, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, November 27, 2018-Home prices posted a 5.5% annual gain in September, down from 5.7% in the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index.
Shannon Announces New Partnership with Premier, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI, November 27, 2018—Shannon Specialty Floors has been re-awarded a national group purchasing contract in the architectural: flooring products and services category with Premier, Inc.
CBP Investigating Five Firms for Suspicion of Evading Tariffs
Washington, DC, November 26, 2018--U.S. Customs & Border Protection has initiated a hardwood plywood circumvention action, according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
AIA's 2030 Commitment Announces Progress in Carbon Reductions
Chicago, IL, November 26, 2018-Architects and engineers participating in the 2030 Commitment program are making strides in reducing carbon in designs, according to a report released by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Existing-Home Sales Rose 1.4% in October
Washington, DC, November 21, 2018-Total existing-home sales increased 1.4% from September to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.22 million in October, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Consumer Sentiment Falls 1.1% in November
Ann Arbor, MI, November 21, 2018—Consumer sentiment fell 1.1% to 97.5 in November, from October’s 98.6 rate, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Orders for Durable Goods Fell 4.4% in October
Washington, DC, November 21, 2018—New orders for manufactured durable goods in October decreased $11.5 billion or 4.4% to $248.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
LEED Program Updates Announced At Greenbuild
Chicago, IL, November 21, 2018—The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo concluded last week in Chicago, where thousands of members of the global green building community gathered.