USGBC and ICC Commit to Joint Initiatives
Washington, DC, May 29, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council and the International Code Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further green building practices.
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comScore Releases April Search Engine Rankings
Reston, VA, May 29, 2007--comScore released its monthly qSearch analysis of activity across competitive search engines.
StarNet Announces 2006 Design Award Winners
Ridgefield, CT, May 29, 2007--StarNet announced its ninth Annual Design Award recipients at its recent annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.
WF Taylor Adds Technical Service Manager
Dalton, GA, May 25, 2007--Charlie Nielsen has joined W.F. Taylor Co., Inc. as Technical Service Manager.
Mohawk Easychoice Simplifies Carpet Selection
Dalton, GA, May 25, 2007--Research shows that one of the biggest obstacles to more carpet sales is simply confusion.
Earl Named VP of R&D at Dal-Tile
Dallas, TX, May 24, 2007--Dal-Tile Corp. has appointed Dr. David A. Earl as vice president of research and development. In this role, he will be responsible for leading Dal-Tile in all areas related to innovation in products and technology.
April Existing Home Sales Off 2.6%
Washington, DC, May 25, 2007--Existing home sales fell 2.6 percent to an annual rate of 5.99 million in April last month from 6.15 million in March, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Lowe's Ups Share Buyback by $3B
Charlotte, NC, May 25, 2007--The board of directors of Lowe's has approved an increase in its current share repurchase program of $3 billion through fiscal 2009, effective immediately.
WSJ: New Mohawk Laminate Flooring Most Realistic
Dalton, GA, May 25, 2007--Mohawk Industries recently unveiled its newest collections of laminate flooring, which offer homeowners more realistic looks and extreme durability.
Shaw Driver Dies in Traffic Accident
Florence, AL, May 25, 2007--The driver of a Shaw Industries 18-wheeler died early yesterday in an accident a crash on U.S. 72.