by laura | Feb 13, 2013 | Business & People News
Four teams came together to take on one assignment: design a home that would best meet the needs of a wounded hero. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Design Committee announced the winning team during the International Builders’ Show (IBS) held...
by laura | Feb 12, 2013 | Business & People News
The NKBA has launched a new Certification Exam Prep Flashcards mobile app based on the boxed set of over 1,000 flashcards from the NKBA Professional Resource Library. The app is designed to serve as a study tool for students, as well as those studying for an NKBA...
by laura | Feb 11, 2013 | Business & People News
GE appliances are featured in four homes in the new MainStreet America shopping and entertainment destination in Spring, TX. MainStreet America is a educational, shopping and entertainment destination centered on the home, where consumers, designers and builders can...
by laura | Feb 8, 2013 | Business & People News
Electrolux has been included in this year’s Global 100 ranking of the world’s most sustainable companies, returning to the list for the first time since 2005. The company was also for the second year running named Sector Leader in the RobecoSAM 2013 global...
by laura | Feb 7, 2013 | Business & People News
Continuing its commitment to science students on Long Island, WAC Lighting is holding its Invitational Science Fair on Sunday, April 28th at Roslyn High School in Roslyn, NY. “WAC Lighting is honored to sponsor the Invitational Science Fair in 2013,” said...
by laura | Feb 6, 2013 | Business & People News
The kitchen in the chancellor’s residence at North Carolina State University has been selected as Room of the Year in the 2012 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Designed by Marvin Malecha and Weinstein...
by laura | Feb 5, 2013 | Business & People News
Ted Chappell has been named president of Ann Sacks effective immediately. Reporting to Ron Pace, president—decorative products, Chappell is responsible for the strategic direction and overall business results for Ann Sacks. Chappell succeeds Dian Smith, who...
by laura | Feb 5, 2013 | Business & People News
Cautious optimism seemed to be the dominant mood for the industry in 2012. Will that give way to something better this year? K+BB once again catches up with Kermit Baker, senior research fellow at Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, to get his take...
by laura | Feb 4, 2013 | Business & People News
Marble Institute of America and Stone World magazine have announced the dates and locations for their 2013 education series. The program will feature installer and fabricator-oriented seminars, including a networking reception to complete the program. MIA/Stone...
by laura | Feb 1, 2013 | Business & People News
MaxLite will donate 1,000 compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to help victims of Hurricane Sandy who are rebuilding their homes and businesses after the storm. “As a New Jersey company, we are proud to give back to other New Jersey residents and businesses who have...
