by Chelsie Butler | May 17, 2021 | Business & People News
Is the latest rise in consumer prices a worrisome sign that inflation has arrived? Based on recent trends in prices, with steady upward movement month after month, it is appearing more likely. The rising trend continued in April with the Consumer Price Index (CPI)...
by carrie kbb | May 17, 2021 | Business & People News
Through Baldwin’s Quick Ship program, the company ensures delivery of prepackaged, ready-to-install hardware within five business days from order confirmation. With its recent addition of 1,950 preconfigured knob and lever sets in a variety of your favorite...
by Chelsie Butler | May 14, 2021 | Business & People News
DuPont today announced the launch of the Educational Hub (EDU HUB), a customized learning resource for residential construction professionals. The EDU HUB is available 24 hours a day, making it a convenient tool to learn more about the portfolio of DuPont residential...
by Chelsie Butler | May 14, 2021 | Business & People News
Elkay – a family-owned manufacturer of sinks, faucets, drinking water solutions, and other plumbing products – joined Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) as one way of preparing for business opportunities and challenges expected to emerge post-COVID-19. ...
by Chelsie Butler | May 14, 2021 | Business & People News
Nora Lighting has brought onboard two new engineering staff members at the company’s headquarters in Commerce, Calif., reported Nora executive vice president Jilla Farzan. Daniel Hicks recently joined the engineering team, and Brady Trespuer was promoted to...
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 carrie kbb | May 14, 2021 | Business & People News
Forza announces that it has expanded its U.S. distribution coverage with strategic partner Signature Marketing Group (SMG) to include an additional seven southeastern states. The enlarged distribution footprint spans Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North...
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...
