Dalton, Georgia - March 13, 2014 - The chairman and board of directors of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announce that Joe W. Yarbrough has been selected to lead the non-profit carpet industry trade group as president. He will begin his duties... more

Vancouver, Wash. — March, 3, 2014— The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced the publication of the inaugural issue of its peer-reviewed technical journal, "The Journal of Cleaning, Restoration & Inspection" (The Journal). Mailed in... more

(Vancouver, Wash.) Feb. 28, 2014 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced today that it is revising the IICRC S100-2011 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Cleaning of... more

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the world's largest tile contractors association, has announced that those attending NTCA Workshops may be able to earn one free year of NTCA Membership. Additionally, attendees will be... more

Vancouver, Wash.—Feb. 12, 2014— The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an international standard-setting, nonprofit organization for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries, today announced... more

Las Vegas — Jan. 31, 2014 — The IICRC’s Winter Board of Directors (BOD) meeting came to a close on Monday night with the grand opening celebration of its new Global Resource Center. After presentations from each board member on their visions for the future of... more

The 2014 National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors is now in place. The Executive Team includes James “Tim” Ryan as chair, Stephen Ayers as vice chair, John Kelly as secretary and Wally Bailey as... more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (January 14, 2014) – For the second year, the National Wood Flooring Association will host a Wood Flooring Pavilion during the SURFACES trade show to be held January 28-30 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in... more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (January 14, 2014) – The National Wood Flooring Association has hired two new employees at its headquarters in St. Louis Missouri. John Forbes has been hired as Manufacturer Services Director, and Adam Williams has been hired as... more

Vancouver, Wash.— Jan. 9, 2014— The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) will kick off the New Year in style with an event to celebrate the opening of its new Global Resource Center in... more