Construction Dive
Existing-home sales rose 4.4% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.71 million from a downward-revised rate of 5.47 million in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. The rate represents the fastest pace in more than a decade.

ForConstructionPros
Single-family February US housing starts were revised up to a post-recession high, but wintry March weather dampened both single- and multifamily starts in March.

Rockfon
Rockfon Infinity Perimeter Trim provides an attractive, smooth, distortion-free, pre-fabricated perimeter that integrates with standard ceiling suspension systems for acoustical and drywall construction. This metal perimeter trim offers a neat, clean edge for ceiling clouds, free-floating islands, projected accents, light coves and dramatic transitions between ceiling heights.

Caliper
As part of CISCA's relationship with Caliper, CISCA members are invited to attend a free, upcoming webinar! Join Caliper for a free webinar on Tuesday May 23, 2017 at noon EDT on How to Develop a Winning Team Using a Talent Audit to learn how you can implement a team development initiative within your budget and enhance team performance. To register for this free webinar, click the link below!

Hilti
The new Hilti Gas-actuated fastening tool GX 3 is the only tool of its kind because it does not require an external battery to operate. Just load the tool with Hilti gas and pins and get to work.

Gambit Weekly
When it comes to home decor, wall color and furniture selection are the usual focal points of decorating. It's easy to overlook the statement-making architectural elements of a room, like decorative ceiling medallions and moldings. Some may see them as exclusively belonging to century-old Garden District mansions, but just as a bold color choice can make an impact, so can a decorated ceiling.

MarketWatch
A pair of surveys of American businesses fell to seven-month lows in April, suggesting a setback for the U.S. economy at the start of the second quarter.

The New York Times
Start-up culture is defined by long days and nights. Shoestring budgets, thin staffing and lots of trial and error are hardly ideal conditions for any entrepreneurs, let alone working parents. To address those challenges, a new crop of workspaces are aiming to make it easier to start a business with little ones in tow.