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Armstrong Announces Price Increase in Canada

Armstrong Announces Price Increase in Canada

Lancaster, PA, February 9, 2016—Armstrong announced that it will initiate a price increase for select residential sheet, residential tile, laminate, hardwood, installation and maintenance and sample products effective with shipments on April 1.

Construction Unemployment Falls to 17-Year Low

Construction Unemployment Falls to 17-Year Low

Arlington, VA, February 8, 2016—Construction firms added 18,000 workers in January, as the industry's unemployment rate declined to a 17-year low of 8.5%, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

Registration for Dwell on Design Now Open

Registration for Dwell on Design Now Open

Los Angeles, CA, February 8, 2016—Registration is now open for the Los Angeles Dwell on Design, which will take place June 24 to 26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Trade Deficit Widened in December as Exports Fell

Trade Deficit Widened in December as Exports Fell

Washington, DC, February 5, 2016— The goods and services deficit was $43.4 billion in December, up $1.1 billion from $42.2 billion in November, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.