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Green Globes – Sustainable Interiors Introduced

June 11, 2014
The Green Building Initiative recently launched Green Globes® – Sustainable Interiors at the NeoCon Conference in Chicago, June 8 – 11, 2014.  

Vinyl Makes a Splash This Summer

June 2, 2014
As temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, Americans everywhere will see vinyl products outdoors.  Whether it’s pool toys, lawn furniture, beach umbrellas, or canopies, the use of vinyl in these products makes them more durable and capable of withstanding the harsh temperatures and intense rays from the sun.

Construction Specifier Explores The Benefits Of CPVC Pipe

May 12, 2014
CPVC pipe offers greater value over the course of its service life than other piping materials.

Vinyl Graphics: Retail on the Move

May 7, 2014
Bad experiences with a vinyl products are often the result of ‘problems’ that are not substantiated or that are simply based on bad information. 

The Role of Misinformation: How Vinyl Products Get a Bad Rap

May 7, 2014
Bad experiences with a vinyl products are often the result of ‘problems’ that are not substantiated or that are simply based on bad information. 

New Vinyl Products Introduced at 2014 Environments for Aging Conference

May 5, 2014
The Environments for Aging Conference recently met at Disney in Anaheim, California.  This event provides information on the latest practices and solutions in caring for our aging population.

The Sustainable Healthcare Market: Guidelines, Standards & Codes

April 16, 2014
The recent Planning Design and Construction  Summit in Orlando, FL, brought together the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) and the American Hospital Association (AHA) focusing on the theme of Where Top Industry Perspectives Converge.  Sustainability was one of many topics addressed during the conference.

Building Information Modeling: Why BIM Matters to Product Manufacturers

April 8, 2014
Building Information Modeling, or BIM, is one of the more recent design tools architects use in their day-to-day work.