Architecture Billings Increased to 52.0 in October
Washington, DC, November 21, 2019-The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score in October is 52.0, up from the September score of 49.7, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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Tarkett to Close Loop on Carpet Tile Via Partnership with Aquafil
Paris, France and Waalwijk, The Netherlands, November 21, 2019—Tarkett has announced that it is closing the loop on commercial carpet tiles in Europe thanks to a pioneering partnership with Aquafil.
Equity Firm Lynx Makes 4th Flooring Acquisition with Prime Flooring
Toronto, ON, Ephrata, WA, November 21, 2019—Lynx Equity Limited of Toronto, Ontario has acquired Ephrata, Washington’s Prime Flooring, a commercial contracting firm.
Shaw Launches Trade Show Carpet with 60 to 80% Recycled Content
Dalton, GA, November 21, 2019—Shaw has unveiled a new soft floorcovering for the expo market at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta.
Nourison Wins 2019 American Inhouse Design Awards for Catalogs
Saddle Brook, NJ, November 21, 2019—Nourison has been honored for Graphic Design’s (GDUSA) 2019 American Inhouse Design Awards for the 2020 Nourison Collective Catalogs, Volume 1 + 2.
Designing a Better Chicago Announces Riverwalk Installation Team
Chicago, IL, November 21, 2019—Designing a Better Chicago—a collaborative initiative organized and supported by NeoCon and theMART, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Design Museum of Chicago—is pleased to announce the selection of the design team for its large-scale Chicago Riverwalk installation.
Sales Rose 3.5% but Earnings Down 3.4% for Home Depot in Q3
Atlanta, GA, November 20, 2019-The Home Depot reported Q3 2019 net sales of $27.2 billion, an increase of 3.5% compared to Q3 2018. Comparable
Lowe's Earnings Up 59.0%, Sales Flat in Q3
Mooresville, NC, November 20, 2019-Lowe's has reported net earnings of $1.0 billion in Q3 2019, compared to net earnings of $629 million in Q3 2018, an increase of 59.0%.
Greenbuild 2019 Now Underway in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, November 20, 2019--The 26th Greenbuild is now underway in Atlanta, Georgia with former President Barack Obama delivering the keynote this morning.
Winners of 2019 Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards Named
Atlanta, GA, November 20, 2019-The winners of the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards were announced on the first night of Greenbuild in Atlanta, Georgia.