November 30, 2009—Jay Flynn, Partner with Bridgeway Interactive and Creating Your Space, and Kemp Harr discuss the group's recent annual meeting in Sonoma, California. Listen to the interview to hear more about the latest services Creating Your Space is offering its retail clients and Bridgeway Interactive is offering its builder clients. Jay discusses both social media and LEED for Homes.
November 25, 2009—Nate Kredich, the U.S. Green Building Council's VP in charge of LEED for Homes, and Kemp Harr discuss how green building is progressing in the residential market. Listen to the interview to hear more about LEED's market penetration and how flooring can contribute to LEED for Home certification.
November 24, 2009—Mark Brunelle, National Sales Manager for US Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss Mark's recent launch of a contract line of bamboo, cork and FSC hardwood products under the USF-Contract brand name. Listen to this short 8 minute interview to hear what makes these products suited for the commercial environment and what their sustainability claims are.
November 23, 2009—Laurie Lyza, director of marketing for Crossville, and Kemp Harr discuss Greenbuild and Crossville's new take-back program for post consumer tile. Listen to the interview to hear why Greenbuild is one of Crossville's strongest shows, along with details about the company's take-back program.
November 20, 2009—Jenny Cross, Director of Global Sustainability with Mohawk, and Kemp Harr discuss Mohawk's key message at Greenbuild. Listen to the interview to hear more about her new role and why Mohawk carpet was selected for the new USGBC building in Washington, D.C.
November 19, 2009—At Greenbuild 2009, Interface President John Wells tells Floordaily's Kemp Harr about his company's creative booth, featuring a giant elephant and how it helps communicate the message that "oil is the elephant in the room" in terms of product sustainability. Wells describes the firm's missionzero program and the company's goal of being complete off oil by 2020. He also talks about how the company is planning in a down economy.
November 18, 2009—Starnet CEO Jeanne Matson tells Floordaily's Kemp Harr about the continuing growth of Starnet's membership and how the members are remaining optimistic and are adapting to a difficult economy that also features stiff competition. She also talks about the realistic assessment of the economy provided by speakers at the meeting.
November 17, 2009—Bob Murray, Vice President of Economic Affairs for McGraw Hill, and Kemp Harr discuss the economic outlook for 2010. Listen to the interview to hear this economist's viewpoint on residential and commercial construction for the coming year.
November 16, 2009—Milliken's Bill Gregory tells Floordaily's Kemp Harr about his company's substantial sustainability program and how it relates to Milliken's recent purchase of commercial carpet maker Constantine. Listen to the interview to hear more about Gregory's thoughts on third-party certification and how his company plans to have all its products third-party certified by early next year.
November 13, 2009—Jeff West, Director of Sustainability with Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss GreenBuild's attendance numbers and Shaw's key message at the show. Listen to the interview to hear more about the importance of third party certification within the design community.