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Mohawk Recognized for Its Loyal Employees

Mohawk Recognized for Its Loyal Employees

Calhoun, GA, November 10, 2015—Mohawk was named number six on the "Top Ten Companies with the Most Loyal Employees" list by Payscale.com, according to the Times Free Press.

FCICA Partners with Sz15 Logistics

FCICA Partners with Sz15 Logistics

West Bloomfield, MI, November 10, 2015—FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, has entered into an agreement with Sz15 Logistics to be a preferred provider for freight transportation management services.

Builder Confidence in Senior Housing Rose in Third Quarter

Builder Confidence in Senior Housing Rose in Third Quarter

Washington, DC, November 9, 2015—Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remains strong in the third quarter of 2015 with a reading of 60, up three points from the previous quarter, according to the NAHB 55+ Housing Market Index.

Construction Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.2%

Construction Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.2%

Arlington, VA, November 9, 2015—Construction firms added 31,000 workers in October as the industry's unemployment rate declined to 6.2% amid robust demand for construction, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Unemployment Rate at 5.0% in October

Unemployment Rate at 5.0% in October

Washington, DC, November 6, 2015—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 271,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.0%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.