by Chelsie Butler | May 14, 2021 | Business & People News
The United States construction industry is coming back strong this year. Just 96,000 building permits were issued in April 2020 — a five-year low. In contrast, an average of 135,500 building permits per month were issued in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2021. A...
by Chelsie Butler | May 13, 2021 | Business & People News
“How do we make sure our industry is available?” Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) CEO/Executive Director Kerry Stackpole remembers asking this question as the COVID-19 pandemic began to cause business shutdowns and stay-at-home orders. PMI’s efforts to have...
by Chelsie Butler | May 13, 2021 | Business & People News
Known for its beauty and ease of use, tile is a surface material that has stood the test of time. From cathedrals to modern backsplashes, tile has a way of enduring in interior design. KBB spoke with three brands and four tile designers to find out more about their...
by Chelsie Butler | May 13, 2021 | KBB Collective Blog
By Natalia Pierce Lighting can be one of the most complex elements of good design. Understanding the technical values of lighting – Kelvins, CRI, lumens, beam angle, photometrics and so on – make selecting the optimum layout and fixtures seem overwhelming. I began to...
by Chelsie Butler | May 13, 2021 | KBB Collective Blog
Over the last 12 months, many of us have been cooking at home more than ever. Google searches for “family recipes” and “easy family dinners” have seen a 110% increase over the past year. Encouraging children to start cooking at a young age can help build confidence,...
