California Green Chemistry Initiative Identifies Categories
Sacramento, CA, Sept. 17, 2014 -- As part of California’s Green Chemistry Initiative, a three-year workplan has been drafted to begin evaluating chemicals in three broad product areas.
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Bolyu Contract Rolls Out First Wallcovering
Adairsville, GA, Sept. 17, 2014 -- Bolyu Contract is now selling its Svelte carpet as a wall covering.
Demand for LEED Credentials Rising, Study Shows
Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2014 -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) said a study of job postings reveals that demand for the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and LEED Green Associate credentials grew 46% over a year.
Five Trade Shows Form Design & Construction Week
Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 16, 2014 -- Five of the leading design and construction industry tradeshows have signed on to be part of the 2015 Design & Construction Week to create what is likely to be the largest-ever residential construction exposition.
CBC Flooring Signs Southwest Distributor
Commack, NY, Sept. 16, 2014 -- CBC Flooring has formed a distribution agreement with Sustainable Surfaces to handle its products in Southern California and Las Vegas.
Wholesale Prices Flat in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 16, 2014 -- Wholesale prices in August were flat due to declining gasoline and food costs, according to the Labor Department.
WFCA Seeking Hall of Fame Nominations
Anaheim, CA, Sept. 16, 2014 -- The World Floor Covering Association is accepting applications for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame.
Scott Group Acquires Hokanson Carpets
Grand Rapids, MI, Sept. 15, 2014 -- Michigan-based Scott Group Custom Carpets said it has acquired Texas-based Hokanson Carpets.
New York Manufacturing Improves at Faster Rate
New York, NY, Sept. 15, 2014 -- Manufacturing conditions in the New York area improved at the fastest rate since October 2009 in September, according to the New York Fed.
Housing Not Adequate for Wave of Boomers
Cambridge, MA, Sept. 15, 2014 -- America’s older population is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but the country is not prepared to meet the housing needs of this aging group, concludes a new Harvard report.