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New York, December 1, 2006--According to a New York Post report Thursday, Fort Worth, Texas-based Texas Pacific and New York-based Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. are among the buyout firms considering a buyout deal that could be worth $100 billion.
Washington, DC, December 1, 2006--Spending on construction projects dropped by 1.0% in October, as outlays on private residential construction matched a low hit in July 2006, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Dalton, GA, November 29, 2006--Today Shaw launched the Shaw Green Edge, the umbrella term for one of the nation’s most aggressive environmental programs.
Hannover, Germany, November 28, 2006--ContractWorld Congress, Europe's largest architecture and interior design forum, will take place at Domotex from 13 to 16 January 2007 in Hannover, Germany. The four-day event, which features prominent architects
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--Uncertainty about the strength of the economy caused the second straight monthly decline in U.S. consumer confidence in November, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006 --Sales of existing homes held steady with a modest gain last month, another indicator that the housing market is transitioning into a more normal market.
Calhoun, GA, November 28, 2006--Faus Group, Inc. has signed a deal with Oak Products of Illinois to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in November 2006.
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--With demand on the rise and supply still tight, builder confidence in current rental apartment market conditions jumped in the third quarter of 2006, and their expectations for the next six months are even higher.
Viken, Sweden - November 27, 2006--According to an announcement from Välinge Innovation, the U.S. patent office has granted the company a new patent, "Herringbone" US 7,127,860 B2, 31/10/2006.
Washington, DC, November 27, 2006--The Commercial Leading Indicator for Brokerage Activity, a leading indicator for the commercial real estate market, has increased for six consecutive quarters showing that continued growth can be expected in commercial r