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Self-Adjusting Roof Tiles Promise Climate Comfort and Lower Bills

The A to Z of Building

Heating and cooling account for around half of the energy used in an average American building. Image Credit: Luca Rani/Shutterstock.com That represents a significant financial outlay, the.

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John Allen, William M. Bird veteran, announces retirement  

Floor Covering News

John Allen Charleston, S.C.—William M. Bird announced the retirement of John Allen, vice president of sales, effective Dec. 31. Allen, a 46-year veteran of the floor covering industry, served more than half that time with William M. Bird. Allen began his career with William M. Bird in 1997 as a builder sales manager, before being promoted to sales manager of the South Region and product director in 2005.

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All New Homes Required to be “Net Zero Ready” from 2025, with Heat Pumps as Standard

The A to Z of Building

E3G today welcomes the publication of the Future Homes Standard consultation by the UK government, which sets out requirements that will ensure newly built homes are “net zero.

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Tile of Spain Announces Winners of the 2023 Edition of the Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) announces the winners of the 22 nd annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges, chaired by acclaimed architect Cerme Pinós, founder of Estudio Carme Pinós, convened at ASCER’s headquarters in late November to review and examine the projects submitted to this year’s awards program, ultimately s

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Interface elects Catherine Marcus to board of directors

Floor Covering News

Catherine Marcus Atlanta—Interface, a global flooring solutions company and leader in sustainability, has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Catherine Marcus to its board of directors. Marcus is steeped in the commercial real estate industry and brings a deep understanding of the corporate office segment, a critical area of focus and growth for Interface.

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Tile of Spain releases winners of the 2023 Tile of Spain Awards

Floor Covering News

Miami, Fla.—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER), released the winners of the 22nd annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges, chaired by architect Carme Pinós, founder of Estudio Carme Pinós, convened in late November to review and examine the projects submitted to this year’s awards program, ultimately selecting a winner withi

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Executive forecast 2024: Hardwood banking on late turnaround

Floor Covering News

Heading into 2023, suppliers were concerned that the hardwood flooring segment would continue to face intense pressure from competing categories such as resilient and laminate—products that increasingly mimic the visual characteristics of real wood but excel in areas such as waterproof performance and dent/scratch resistance. What industry executives weren’t expecting, however, was to see double-digit declines in both sales and volume.