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Coverings to host quarterly Connected event

Floor Covering News

For its first event, to be held August 26, attendees will learn about standards, selling tile post-pandemic, the benefits of tile for health and wellness and more. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards. Be able to navigate industry standards and understand how they cross reference each other. When: 11 a.m. – When: 2 p.m. –

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USGBC makes updates to LEED v4

Floor Covering News

Green Building Council (USGBC) updated the primary version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v4, to more directly address carbon emissions and climate change. The updates will raise the threshold of LEED v4 to encourage greater energy performance, aligning LEED v4 with the rigor of LEED v4.1,

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Stats 2021: Commercial flooring market sees uptick

Floor Covering News

With smaller spaces and fewer facilities in general, the focus for design is on health, safety and longevity, making ceramic one of the best answers for post-pandemic commercial spaces,” said Rocamador Rubio Gomez, director for Tile of Spain in the U.S. “Our The workplace is among the most diverse segments for flooring.

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What is a LEED Certified Home?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Is a LEED home right for you? Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program for green building. Without even realizing it, you may have already step foot into one of the famous LEED buildings. Why Would You Want A LEED Certified Home?

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Keynote speakers announced for Flooring Sustainability Summit

Floor Covering News

The Flooring Sustainability Summit , taking place here July 17-18, will feature an impressive opening keynote panel of leading authorities from the architecture, interior design and green building community. Washington, D.C.— Peter Templeton, president and CEO, U.S. Register for the event here.

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New Vetrazzo Recycled Glass Subway Tile at Modwalls

Making Tile Modern

Modwalls has joined LEED certified Vetrazzo to offer exclusive subway tile in 3 sizes made of Vetrazzo’s American made recycled glass surfaces. Vetrazzo, the famed American made recycled glass composite surfacing, is making subway tile designed and sold exclusively by Modwalls Tile. A slab can be made of 100% recycled glass.

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STATS Commercial: Healthcare the bright spot in 2020

Floor Covering News

As facilities look for ways to improve infection control and simplify cleaning procedures, resilient surfaces are inherently designed to meet these needs,” said Adrienne Roseman, senior director of product management, Tarkett. No surprise that resilient flooring and all its iterations continue to lead the pack. “As Hospitality.

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