We are looking for a motivated procurement specialist to analyze and manage our lumber procurement activities for two WI companies. The procurement specialist’s responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring...
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Pending Home Sales Fall 1.9 Percent in June
Pending home sales declined marginally in June after recording a notable gain in May, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported. Contract activity was split in the four major...
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The 2022 NWFA Industry Guide is Coming Soon!
Each November, Hardwood Floors magazine releases the new NWFA Industry Guide. This book is filled with information about our member companies, products, NWFA Certified Professionals, and listings by industry segment and geography....
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U.S. Economy Expands in Second Quarter, Investment in Structures Contracts
The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.5 percent annualized rate in the second quarter of 2021, pushing overall gross domestic product above pre-pandemic levels. Investment in nonresidential structures, however,...
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Xpress Global Systems Acquires Delta Distribution
Aterian Investment Partners, a private investment firm, through its portfolio company Xpress Global Systems LLC (XGS) has acquired Delta Distribution/Michigan Carpet, a specialized flooring less-than-truckload company headquartered in Grand...
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Construction Employment Lags or Matches Pre-Pandemic Level in 101 Metro Areas Despite Housing Boom
Construction employment declined or stagnated in 101 metro areas between February 2020, the last month before the pandemic, and last month, according to a recently released analysis by the Associated General...
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MAPEI Completes SCS Indoor Advantage Gold Certification Process for 375+ Products
MAPEI Corporation announced that it has completed the certification process for SCS Indoor Advantage Gold 2021 and now has a total of more than 375 products (in the United...
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Annual Foreign Investment in U.S. Existing-Home Sales Falls 27 Percent
Foreign buyers purchased $54.4 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2020 through March 2021, a 27 percent decrease from the previous 12-month period and the fourth consecutive...
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New Home Sales Fall in June as Supply-Chain Challenges Remain
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 6.6 percent in June to a 676,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing...
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Best Floors For a Busy Family Home
Reading Time: 3minutes Just picture it: Summer is here, the kids are in and out of the garden trampling in wet muddy footprints from the pool and grass, and...
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