by laura | Mar 12, 2012 | Business & People News
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its 2012 Environmental Scanning Report, an annual report that looks at design industry demographics and trends and forecasts what’s in store for the upcoming year. The report indicates glimmers of recovery...
by laura | Mar 9, 2012 | Business & People News
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) is revealing new products and trends for the barbecue industry in 2012. The organization recently held the HPBExpo, an indoor-outdoor living show highlighting the latest products for barbecues, outdoor kitchens and...
by laura | Mar 8, 2012 | Business & People News
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is forming a new cooperative marketing alliance with the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA). A primary focus of the partnership is to further facilitate both KBIS and KCMA’s goal of promoting growth in the...
by laura | Mar 7, 2012 | Business & People News
A trio of design ideas incorporating tile and stone will come to life at the Coverings 2012 Installation Design showcase. The combined live-action demonstration and exhibit will illustrate how critical skilled installation is to realizing any design project. Coverings...
by laura | Mar 6, 2012 | Business & People News
Green remodeling is growing especially fast due to the economy and decline in new home construction according to McGraw-Hill Construction’s findings from a new Green Home Builders and Remodelers Study. The results were released at the National Association of Home...
by laura | Mar 5, 2012 | Business & People News
Learn how to create in concrete with The Concrete Countertop Institute’s 3-day class, “Water, Light & Fire: Advanced 3-Dimensional Concrete.” Participants will receive instruction on how to make fireplaces, fire pits, furniture and desks, lighting effects, basic...
by laura | Mar 2, 2012 | Business & People News
Grohe’s New York City office will now function as the Grohe Americas regional headquarters. In the past year, Grohe Americas opened its New York office and officially launched the Grohe Live! center as a destination for customers, including architects, designers...
by laura | Mar 1, 2012 | Business & People News
Staron Surfaces has appointed Peirce-Phelps, Inc., as the exclusive distributor of Staron Surfaces within Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Peirce-Phelps will represent both Staron and Tempest solid-surface product lines including Staron...
by laura | Feb 29, 2012 | Business & People News
Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four senior officers during the recent International Builders’ Show in Orlando, FL. Taking the helm as NAHB’s chairman of the Board this year is Barry Rutenberg, a Gainesville, FL-based...
by laura | Feb 28, 2012 | Business & People News
LivingHomes/primer.html has launched the new C6, a sustainable prefabricated home. The C6 is affordably priced and comfortably sized for a small family or couple. “It has always been our most important goal to develop an affordable LivingHome,” said Steve...
