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Dec 09, 2022 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Consumer Sentiment Rose 4.0% in Early December

Ann Arbor, MI, December 9, 2022—Consumer sentiment rose 4.0% to 59.1 in early December, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

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Dodge Momentum Index Marked 3.8% Increase in November

Hamilton, NJ, December 9, 2022—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 3.8% in November to 207.2 from the revised October reading of 199.6.

Construction Employment Rose by 20,000 in November

Washington, DC, December 9, 2022—Construction companies added 20,000 employees in November and continued to raise wages for hourly workers more steeply than other sectors as the industry’s unemployment rate tumbled, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data.

Producer Prices Rose 0.3% in November

Washington, DC, December 9, 2022—The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.3% in November, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

CA Carpet Assessment Rates Will Not Rise Jan. 1, As Previously Announced

Dalton, GA, December 9, 2022—As a result of CalRecycle's disapproval of CARE's Five-Year Plan 2023—2027, the differential assessment currently charged on all carpet sold in California will not increase on January 1, 2023 as previously announced.

Shaw to Pursue New WELL Equity Rating

Dalton, GA, December 9, 2022—Shaw Industries has enrolled to pursue the new WELL Equity Rating developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

Tile of Spain Names Winners of 21st Awards

Miami, FL December 9, 2022—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), announces the winners of the 21st annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.

CCA Global University Wins Another Apex Award

Manchester, NH, December 9, 2022—For the third consecutive year, CCA Global Partners in-house training arm—CCA Global University—has been named an Apex Award winner by Training magazine.

Louisville Tile Named to Kentucky Fast 50 List

Louisville, KY, December 9, 2022—Louisville Tile Distributors announced that Louisville Business Journal has ranked the company #39 on its exclusive 2022 “Fast 50” list of the 50 fastest-growing private companies in Kentucky.