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ASID Foundation Awards $115,000 for Design Research
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation announces the recipients of the second annual Interior Design Research Grant Program, Transform, which focuses on applied research in interior design and human behavior.
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NSF Int'l adds GreenScreen testing
NSF International now offers chemical reviews in accordance with Clean Production Action’s (CPA) GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals program.
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Daltile debuts revamped website
As part of its expansion of available digital tools, Daltile has enhanced its website with the intention of making its customer's product selection process quick and efficient.
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 | Volunteers sought for revisions to ANSI/IICRC standards
The Clean Trust (formerly the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) announces the formation of two consensus bodies for the revisions of the “ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard and Reference Guide on Professional Mold Remediation” and the “IICRC S300 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Upholstery Cleaning.”
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IBS Live a new feature of International Builders' Show
IBS Live is the latest addition to the annual International Builders' Show, featuring education sessions, displays and special events set to attract more than 50,000 members of the home building industry to Orlando, Fla., Feb. 8-11.
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 | Armstrong named to Better Homes & Gardens' Top 30
Smart features and eye-catching designs won Armstrong’s Duality sheet vinyl flooring a coveted spot as one of 2012’s “30 Most Innovative Products,” selected by the editors of Better Homes & Gardens-Kitchen & Bath Ideas.
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 | Tarkett announces plan to limit TVOCs
To further improve the way its products impact Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and the health of building occupants, Tarkett recently announced it is making several product advancements to have all products in North America under less than 10 micrograms per cubic meter for TVOCs (Total Volatile Organic Compound).
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Facca named Florida Tile sr. sales director
In anticipation of significant sales growth starting in 2012, Florida Tile has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Tom Facca as Senior Director Independent and Commercial Sales, effective immediately.
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Bonderman to leave Armstrong Board of Directors
On Jan. 25, David Bonderman, a member of the Board of Directors of Armstrong World Industries Inc. since 2009, has informed the Board of his intention to not stand for reelection as a director when his term expires at the company’s 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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 | More than 52,000 attend World of Concrete
World of Concrete 2012, held recently in Las Vegas, attracted 52,088 total professional registrants and showcased just over 1,200 indoor/outdoor exhibitors in more than 552,500 net square feet of exhibit space, an increase of 40,000 net square feet over the 2011 show.
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Obama's housing plan draws fire
President Barack Obama's latest plan to help homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages drew fire on Monday as an election year ploy, and even supporters said it was likely to help only at the margins.
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 | Consumer Spending in U.S. Stalls
Consumer spending stalled in December as Americans took advantage of a jump in incomes to restore depleted savings, indicating households remain focused on repairing finances.
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Shaw signs on for St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
Shaw Industries Inc. has announced a national sponsorship of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, a fundraising campaign that has raised more than $220 million in over 20 years for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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 | Group: Carbon-neutral industry a possibility by 2030
According to Architecture 2030, a non-profit organization challenging the building sector to become carbon neutral by 2030, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)'s Annual Energy Outlook forecasts that residential and commercial building energy use will drop by nearly 70 percent by 2025 thanks to projected improvements in building design and efficiency.
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