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Turner Construction Praised in Greening the School

New York, N.Y., September 19, 2005 -- Turner Construction Company, the nation's leading general builder, received an accolade this weekend from former President Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative Conference, held in New York City.

AIA Responds to Hurricane Katrina

Washington, D.C., September 20, 2005--As part of its on-going response to Hurricane Katrina, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has established a number of initiatives to help architects affected by this disaster.

Housing Starts Drop 1.3% in August

Washington, DC, September 20, 2005—Housing starts were off 1.3% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.009 million units, according to the Commerce Department.

Leggett & Platt Lowers 3Q and Full Year Guidance

Carthage, MO, September 20, 2005--Leggett & Platt said its third quarter earnings are expected to be within the range of $0.30 to $0.35 per share, significantly lower than the $0.42 to $0.47 per share guidance issued in July.

Home Builder Optimism Edges Down Further In Septem

Washington, DC, September 20, 2005--Home builder optimism in the market for new single-family homes remains in a positive zone this month, albeit with some further erosion from the cyclical high in June, according to the National Association of Home Build

Mohawk Rewards Plus Promotion Enters Peak Earnings

Dalton, GA, September 20, 2005--The “Mohawk Rewards Plus” promotion program is a favorite among retail salespeople for a number of reasons. And Mohawk’s plans for the last quarter of 2005 are likely to make it even more popular.

Chain Store Sales Off Last Week

New York, NY, September 20, 2005--Chain store retail sales dropped significantly in the latest week, as a result of high gasoline prices, ripple effects of Hurricane Katrina and increased consumer concern about the future of the economy, a retail report s

Study Finds Many Retailers Lacking in E-Mail Knowl

Atlanta, GA, September 19, 2005 -- While retailers clearly embrace the power of e-mail marketing, a Silverpop study finds many of them have yet to take full advantage of the technological power and creative potential offered by the medium.

World's Largest Carpet to be Woven in Iran

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,September 18, 2005 -- Iran Carpet in Irna, Iran will weave the world's largest carpet measuring 6,000 square meters for the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, according to Payvand's Iran News

Retailers Help Katrina Victims

Pound Ridge, NY, September 19, 2005 -- When Mary Haynes of the Cheyenne, Wyoming retailer Carpet Works of Cheyenne saw the devastation that Katrina caused, she and her husband T.J. Decided to do something to help.