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COVERINGS ETC introduced its newest finish, Ablated for Aquamarine Bio-Glass™. The product’s design is inspired by the ice walls of glaciers. The name “Ablated”comes from the zone of ablation in glaciers, the new finish is visually similar to that of melting glaciers. Remnant shapes of glass...
Kirei has introduced 24mm EchoPanel Balance Tiles. The new tiles feature 24mm of acoustically absorbent EchoPanel, and come in three different sizes that offer a visually distinct design feature for acoustically controlled spaces. A self-adhesive backing, allows for easy install. Installers can simply peel and stick the tiles...
The Natural Stone Institute has completed a written Silica Exposure Control Plan (ECP) specifically for stone cutters and fabricators. The ECP was developed in response to one of the requirements of OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard CFR 1910.1053 for General Industry and Maritime. “We believe we...
As the World Architecture Festival (WAF) celebrates its 10-year anniversary, the organization launched its first ever manifesto and an award to go with it, the WAFX 2017 Prize. The WAFX 2017 Prize awards future architectural projects that identify key challenges facing society in the next 10 years. The...
A partnership between polymer innovator REHAU and the parent company of EcoSmart Solution (ESS),Taurus Investment Holdings, has announced that a sustainable housing community called Whisper Valley has opened in East Austin, Texas. The project cost $2 billion to develop and includes 7,500 homes, making it the...
West Fraser’s year-long rebuilding and updating of the WestPine mill in Quesnel, B.C. is complete and production has returned to normal operating levels. With this significant milestone behind the company, WestPine has re-introduced its moisture resistant MDF. EcoPlus MR50 is available through all Hardwoods Distribution –...
GreenCe will host a free webinar entitled “LEED v4 for Product Manufacturers” on Monday December 18, 2017. The webinar will take place from 12 to 1pm EST. In this one hour presentation, building product manufacturers will learn how to get specified on LEED v4 projects. Strategies...
According to the Ashkin Group, a consulting firm specializing in green cleaning, a new study shows that companies are turning to sustainability in order to reduce risks. The study conducted by Deloitte Resources is known simply as the Deloittle Resources 2017 Study and is based on...
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