Construction employment in August remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 39 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of...
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Flooring
Floor & Decor Launches Grand Opening of Waltham, Massachusetts Store
Floor & Decor will expand its nationwide footprint when it opens the doors to its newest location in Waltham, Massachusetts on September 23, 2021. This opening marks the third store...
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President Biden Issues COVID-19 Action Plan Including Mandated Vaccines for Private Sector Employees
On September 9, 2021 President Biden announced a COVID-19 Action Plan entitled “Path out of the Pandemic,” a six-pronged national strategy aimed at combating COVID-19, including requirements for private...
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Half of Small Employers Report Supply Chain Disruptions Are Significantly Impacting Their Businesses
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center released its latest COVID-19 survey on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected small businesses. This is the 19th survey in the series and includes updates...
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in August; Contractor Confidence Down
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell sharply to 7.7 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted August 19 to September...
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Small Business Optimism Increased Slightly in August
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased in August to 100.1, up 0.4 points from July. Five of the 10 Index components improved, four declined, and...
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Floor & Decor Launches Grand Opening of Naples, Florida Store
Floor & Decor will expand its nationwide footprint when it opens the doors to its newest location in Naples, Florida on September 17, 2021. The 79,000 square-foot Floor & Decor...
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Prices for Key Construction Materials Continued to Increase in August
The prices contractors pay for construction materials continued to increase in August while many firms report struggles to get those materials delivered on time, according to an analysis by the Associated...
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Premiere Finishing & Coating Seeking Finishing Line Supervisor
We are currently seeking a Finishing Line Supervisor for our Flat Line to join the team here at PFC. The ideal candidate can offer leadership, team skills, and basic...
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Appel Sells Ownership in Touch of Color Flooring to Expand Global Venture, Frontier Surfaces
Scott Appel, owner and founder of Touch of Color Flooring headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has sold his 19-year ownership stake in the company. In his next entrepreneurial journey, Appel...
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