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Polycor a proponent of green building

Polycor President Patrick Perus discusses how Polycor is devoted to spreading the word about the best environmentally friendly product, natural stone

Jason Kamery

February 3, 2020

With more than 50 quarries, 18 manufacturing plants and approximately 1,200 employees, Polycor is one of the largest natural stone quarriers in the world. Stone World (SW) recently talked to Polycor’s President Patrick Perus (PP) to get his take on the natural stone industry, the environment and Polycor’s expansions.

USGBC Announces 2018 Greenbuild Leadership Awards in Mexico City

June 25, 2018

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recipients of the 2018 Greenbuild Leadership Awards. César Ulises Treviño, Carrier and FINSA will be honored at the inaugural Greenbuild Mexico conference in Mexico City during the Closing Plenary on June 21, 2018.

USGBC Releases Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement

June 9, 2017

The U.S. Green Build Council released a statement in light of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

Setting a new standard for stone

July 8, 2014

In recent years, the green building movement has picked up speed. What many might have thought was just a trend at the time, has proven that it is now a way of thinking - and designing.

Time to start promoting green practices

Michael Reis

November 1, 2012

I realize that the term “Green Building” is more than a bit overused these days — to the point that it is almost a cliché, in my opinion.

Jennifer Richinelli

November 14, 2011

Recently, my role at BNP Media expanded, as I am now Editor-In-Chief ofTILE Magazine.

The Evolving Components of Green Building

April 5, 2010

As architects and designers strive to create designs that are both aesthetically pleasing as well as environmentally friendly, stone and tile manufacturers are working to develop materials and methods to assist these goals.

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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