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Coldspring, a fabricator and quarrier of natural stone based in Coldspring, Minn., announced that it received ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone certification. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the standard establishes criteria to determine the degree to which natural dimension stone is...
Carrara Marmotec 2016, the International Fair of Marble, Technologies and Design will be held May 18 to 21, 2016 in Carrara, Italy. This year a conference highlighting sustainability in the field of natural stone will take place during the fair. The first International Sustainable Stone Conference will be...
The board of directors for 2016 was announced by The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA). The board members include: Officers: 2016 NBMDA President Bill Sauter, OHARCO, Omaha, Neb.; President-Elect Ray Prozzillo, A&M Supply, Pinellas Park, Fla.; Vice President Michael Donnelly, Metro Hardwoods, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Treasurer...
Continuing with its tradition of using resources responsibly for its cabinetry, Neil Kelly Cabinets launched the Naturally Northwest collection. The rustic beauty of Central Oregon provides the inspiration for this Northwest line, reports the company. The company uses a approach similar to the “Farm to fork”...
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GreenSurfacingResource.com is currently developing a newsletter for those interested in the industry. The newsletter is slated to be quarterly, with a fifth “Best of” special edition in it’s first year, will be called The Green Surfacing Insider. The frequency will then increase based on demand and...
Dwell on Design and IMM Cologne announced the beginning of a multi-year partnership to begin at Dwell on Design Los Angeles 2016. The partnership expands the shows’ reach and establishes a cross-platform global presence. The IMM Cologne at Dwell on Design L.A. will combine the international...
In a statement released Dec. 10, 2015, the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) announced the results of a recent survey of its members. Where insulation isn’t specifically a surfacing product, it is used heavily in conjunction with a variety of surfacing materials and, as such,...
The 2016 Concrete Decor Show, to be held September 25 to 29, 2016 in San Diego, Calif., is inviting concrete industry professionals to share their knowledge, experience and business expertise. The Concrete Decor Show is now accepting proposals for educational seminars, hands-on workshops or panel discussions for...
Kirei USA, a manufacturer of sustainable design materials, recently announced the launch of its new website. The site features product offerings from Kirei with separate sections for Kirei Board, Bamboo, Coco tiles and Echopanel Acoustics. Each section provides colors and styles available, product information and links to...
Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces, and Canadian-based manufacturer of high pressure laminate, Arborite, announced their combined sponsorship of the Save a Sample! program. The program collects unused brochures, fabrics, finish cards and samples that are then delivered to design schools and students to use in their projects...
A 10-year study conducted from 2004 to 2013, at the University of Guelph in Ontario and published in the Journal of Portfolio Management, reveals that green office buildings have more satisfied tenants and higher occupancy and lease renewal rates. Ten years of data from one of...
The National Journal, along with sponsorship from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and in partnership with Vegas PBS, will convene a 2016 presidential candidate forum during Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas in January. Design & Construction week includes the Kitchen & Bath...
This year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will feature the 2015 Greenbuild Unity Home. Builder magazine, along with New Hampshire-based builder Unity Homes and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2C) have partnered to construct the demonstration show home that will be displayed at Greenbuild Nov....
Coverings is seeking sustainable project entries for its 2016 Installation & Design (CID) Awards. The CID Awards honor projects that feature creative designs and demonstrate technical mastery in stone and tile in commercial, international, residential and sustainable projects. There is no fee to submit an entry...
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the winners of its annual LEED for Homes Awards. The LEED for Homes Awards honor developers, homebuilders and projects that have exhibited leadership and innovation in residential single-, multi-family and affordable green building. As a leading program for the...
IceStone, a manufacturer of concrete surfacing that utilizes post-consumer recycled glass, has upgraded its website to include a store. The store features sections for both IceStone and PaperStone products. In each of the sample sections, samples of the products can be ordered in a set or...
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