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Chicago, September 17-- Customers of U.S. homebuilders were more satisfied with their houses in 2004 than a year earlier as the residential-construction industry continues to make strides in customer service, J.D. Power and Associates reported.
Washington, September 16--The consumer-price index rose 0.1% in August, reversing a 0.1% decline in July, the Labor Department said Thursday. The core index -- which excludes food and energy items -- also rose 0.1%, matching the pace in July.
New York, September 15--Turner Construction Co. today announced the findings of its survey of 719 building owners, developers, architects, engineers and consultants on Green building issues.
Washington, September 14--The Commerce Department issued a new quarterly survey of service businesses Monday, reporting broad improvement in sales across the sector.
New York, September 14--Chain store sales increased slightly in the latest week, due in part to Labor Day sales and back-to-school shopping, a report said on Tuesday.
Riverside CA, September 13--Fleetwood Homes, a producer and retailer of manufactured housing, today unveiled its new Beacon Hill Home series, a line of homes that offer homebuyers affordable housing with plenty of amenities and space.
Lancaster, PA, September 8--Bruce Hardwood Floors can be seen in a recent episode of Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls.
Washington, September 8-- The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced its fiscal year 2005 board of directors.
Glasgow, Scotland, September 7--The deadly MRSA superbug could soon be wiped out in hospitals by a new weapon – linoleum, according to the Scottish Record & Sunday Mail.
Decatur, AL, August 30-- Making a decision to have your carpet cleaned isn't as easy as it was back in the '60s, according to the Decatur Daily.