USGBC Set To Change LEED Process in January
Washington, DC, July 8, 2008 - The U.S. Green Building Council is changing its certification process for green buildings through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.
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NAHB Sees High Interest in Green Designation
Washington, DC, July 8, 2008 - Less than five months after its introduction, nearly 800 builders, remodelers and other industry professionals have earned the Certified Green Professional designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Hovnanian Shares Surge After Chairman Buys Stock
New York, NY, July 9, 2008--Shares of home builder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. gained more than 20 percent Tuesday after the company's chairman reported in a regulatory filing that he recently bought 220,000 shares of common stock.
Shaw Flooring Alliance Convention Set for January
Dalton, GA, July 7, 2008- Shaw said that the company will host the Shaw Flooring Alliance 2009 convention, named “Retail Revolution”, at The Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla. Jan. 11-14.
Gerflor Acquires Chicago Distributor
Atlanta, GA, July 7, 2008 – The Gerflor Group said it acquired Architectural Floor Systems of Chicago in June.
Wholesale Inventories Rise in May
Washington, DC, July 8, 2008--U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.8 percent month-over-month in May, according to a report released Tuesday by the Department of Commerce.
Dow Latex Plant Begins Using Landfill Gases
Dalton, GA, July 7, 2008--A Dow Chemical Co. plant in Dalton started using landfill methane gas to manufacture carpet latex this month.
Shaw Hospitality Teaming With FIT on Challenge
Dalton, GA, July 7, 2008--Shaw Hospitality Group is teaming with the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York to find unique hospitality carpet designs from some of the school’s brightest, up-and-coming design students.
De Cock To Retire as Head of Unilin
Dalton, GA, July 3, 2008--Mohawk filed an SEC 8-K announcing that Frans De Cock will retire as president of Unilin on Dec. 31.
Omnova Raises Prices a Third Time
Fairlawn, OH, July 7, 2008--Omnova Solutions will increase prices $0.08 per dry pound on styrene butadiene latex for carpet and related markets, effective July 14.