by laura | Jan 12, 2011 | Business & People News
The deadline draws near to have your green project recognized! The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top Ten Green Projects awards program, which showcases excellence in sustainable design principles and reduced energy...
by laura | Jan 11, 2011 | Business & People News
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has elected David Alderman, CMKBD of Chesapeake, VA, as its 2011 president. The 2010 VP Alan Zielinski, CKD, of Niles, IL, will now become president-elect, while 2010 secretary John Morgan, of Glyndon, MD, has been...
by laura | Jan 10, 2011 | Business & People News
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has elected Nyle Wadford, of Neuse Tile, as its new president for the 2010-2012 term. Wadford, who has been in the tile industry since he “helped out” on installations in grade school, will replace John Cox, who served...
by laura | Jan 10, 2011 | Business & People News
For many interior designers, the contract with their clients are rarely given much thought—that is, until an issue arises with a client over payment terms or scope of responsibility. In order to maximize profits, interior designers need to get a little more creative...
by laura | Jan 7, 2011 | Business & People News
Pantone has announced PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle as the color of the year for 2011. The vibrant reddish pink color was chosen for its encouraging and uplifting effect: a hue that can help meet the challenges of everyday life. “In times of stress, we need something to...
by laura | Jan 7, 2011 | Business & People News
Editor’s note: Designer Mark Brady, president of Mark Brady Kitchens, has been recounting his experience and frustrations with trying to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule on K+BB’s blog, kbbcollective.com....
by laura | Jan 6, 2011 | Business & People News
Builder magazine will unveil the KB Home GreenHouse, an idea home created with Martha Stewart, at the International Builders’ Show, January 12-15, 2011 in Orlando, FL. In addition to the home design being influenced by Martha Stewart, the KB Home GreenHouse is slated...
by laura | Jan 5, 2011 | Business & People News
The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) recently strengthened and clarified requirements for companies to attain certification under the association’s Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). The ESP encourages a holistic approach to environmental...
by laura | Jan 4, 2011 | Business & People News
Kohler joins Johnson Controls and the National Energy Foundation to host the 10th Annual Igniting Creative Energy (ICE) Challenge, a national competition for kindergarten through 12th-grade students to share ideas about energy choices and environmental stewardship....
by laura | Jan 3, 2011 | Business & People News
Calculate steamshower sizing on the go with a free isizing app from Mr. Steam for most smartphones, including the iPhone, iTouch, iPad or BlackBerry. Users of the web app are able to scroll through sizing information for quick reference on a jobsite or in the...
