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Construction Employment Down in 153 Areas, Up in 163

Construction Employment Down in 153 Areas, Up in 163

Arlington, VA, September 29, 2015—Construction employment declined in 153 out of 358 metro areas between August 2014 and August 2015, nearly matching the 163 areas that added construction jobs, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

USGBC Hosts Green Apple Day of Service

USGBC Hosts Green Apple Day of Service

Washington, D.C, September 29, 2015—Volunteers came together in schools and communities across the globe on September 26 for the Green Apple Day of Service, an initiative of the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council.

August Pending Home Sales Declined Slightly

August Pending Home Sales Declined Slightly

Washington, DC, September 28, 2015—Pending home sales retreated in August but remained at a healthy level of activity and have now risen year–over–year for 12 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Personal Income Up in August

Personal Income Up in August

Washington, DC, September 28, 2015—Personal income increased $52.5 billion, or 0.3%, and disposable personal income increased $47.1 billion, or 0.4%, in August, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Consumer Sentiment Fell 5.1% in September

Consumer Sentiment Fell 5.1% in September

Ann Arbor, MI, September 28, 2015—Consumer sentiment fell 5.1% to 87.2 in September from August’s 91.9 figure, according to the final results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.