Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

Michels Certifies Red Granite Quarries

February 9, 2018

Michels Corporation has advanced its commitment to sustainable business practices by achieving certification of two red granite quarries to the ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone Standard.

Oceanside Glass and Tile and Vetrazzo Launch Collaboration in 2018

December 20, 2017

There’s a new matchup for the design industry, Oceanside Glass and Tile and Vetrazzo recycled glass countertops.

Ceramics of Italy Sponsors Exhibition at the National Building Museum

November 21, 2017

Ceramics of Italy announced its participation of the National Building Museum’s exhibition, "Making Room: Housing for a Changing America."

PURETi Treatment Transforms Stone Façades into Air Purifiers

October 4, 2017

Neolith by TheSize has formed a new partnership with PURETi to offer a surface treatment for exterior façades.

Bill Clinton Announced as Special Keynote for Greenbuild 2017

September 20, 2017

The U.S. Green Building Council announced that Bill Clinton will give a special keynote address at Greenbuild 2017.

The value of recycling your process water

Some food for thought when it comes to the importance of evaluating your water treatment process

Matt Grow Rachel Scheck

September 18, 2017

For stone fabricators, water is a tool. Just as you wouldn’t be likely to throw away your knife as it dulls, water can be easily rejuvenated to work for you as it did when it first entered the fabrication shop.

Neil deGrasse Tyson to Give Keynote at Greenbuild 2017

August 29, 2017

Keynote speaker for the Closing Plenary of the 2017 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will be Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Dal-Tile Interior Design Scholarship Open for Submissions

August 22, 2017

The sixth annual Dal-Tile Interior Design Scholarship is now open for submissions.

Local stone achieves high-class design at Greenburg apartments

In creating a sustainable and chic apartment complex in Gurugram, Haryanaa, India, the design team at Design Forum International chose a palette of regional stone for the interior and exterior of the building, as well as its surrounding landscape

Jennifer Richinelli

August 1, 2017

For Greenburg, a posh apartment complex set on one of India's lush golf courses in Gurugram, Haryanaa, sustainability and affordability were at the heart of the design. Local stone was preferred for the building's exterior satisfying aesthetic, as well as performance requirements.

Building a LEED Gold Office Park

Sitting just north of San Diego, Township 14 was able to use products to meet the environmental standards of the builders with contributions to LEED

Jason Kamery

August 1, 2017

Located about 20 miles north of San Diego, Del Mar Heights, CA, was the site of two Class A office buildings, a new three-story structure and an existing four-story building that was reskinned with core improvements for energy efficiency.

North Carolina Stone Summit

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

Washington Stone Summit

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.

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