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Washington, DC, July 6, 2023—In the week ending July 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 248,000, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Sassuolo, IT, July 6, 2023—To mark the 40th edition of Cersaie, the exhibition space will feature a fascinating route reliving 40 years of its evolution, focusing on design, technology, products and companies that have made history.
Toronto, ON, July 6, 2023—Torlys hosted a memorable night June 14 alongside Sun-Brite Drapery to commemorate their respective business milestones and longtime partnership with family, friends, and supporters from the construction industry.
Waco, TX, July 5, 2023—Uzin Utz North America has commissioned its second dry mortar production plant in Waco, Texas.
Baltimore, MD, July 5, 2023—The Mid Atlantic Floor Covering Association held its annual dinner and second annual spotlight awards.
Turnhout, Belgium, July 5, 2023—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that Triforest Manufacturer has signed a license agreement for I4F drop-lock technologies.
Washington, DC, July 5, 2023—New orders for manufactured goods in May, up five of the last six months, increased $1.6 billion or 0.3 percent to $578.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
New York, NY, July 5, 2023—"Pain from the anemic return to the office is spilling over into architecture, construction, cleaning, brokerage, furniture and other industries that depend on thriving downtowns,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, July 3, 2023-- Construction spending during May 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,925.6 billion, 0.9% above the revised April estimate of $1,909.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, July 3, 2023—Construction employment, not seasonally adjusted, rose from May 2022 in 230 (64%) of the 358 metro areas (including divisions of larger metros) for which BLS posts construction employment data, fell in 79 (22%), and was unchanged in 49, according to an analysis by Associated General Contractors.