ST. LOUIS—The Flooring Installation Association of North America (FIANA), in conjunction with its new partner, BlueVolt, a software company with extensive experience in delivering online education platforms, announced the... more

DEARFIELD BEACH, FLA.—As a supplier of premium tile installation products Mapei understands the importance of having properly trained people handling its products and doing professional work... more

Quick Drain™ USA has added another industry first to its quickly growing list, announcing that’s its linear slot drain system for showers has become the first product of its kind to be awarded Uniform Plumbing Code® listing for... more

September 9, 2009 – Richmond, CA – Berkeley Analytical, an independent chemical emissions testing laboratory for product compliance with LEED, CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools), and other rating and certification systems, is now... more

WASHINGTON - The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) will hold the first session of its Installer Certification School on Sept. 21-22, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pa. The comprehensive training curriculum covers all aspects of a quality laminate installation and... more

By Matthew Spieler

KANSAS CITY, MO.—Two of the most trusted names in providing installation training and certification have come together to continue their quest in making sure the end user is given a professional, quality installation the first... more

LG Hausys Floors entire collection of FloorScore certified resilient flooring now offers additional credits for projects seeking LEED certification under the new LEED Version 3 guidelines for 2009. The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has amended LEED IEQ Credit 4.3 for... more

By Louis Iannaco

ST. LOUIS—Two U.S.-based wood flooring producers have begun the audit process to become certified under the National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) Responsible Procurement Program for Hardwood (RPPH). Anderson Hardwood Floors and Mullican Flooring are currently... more

DALTON—In this new, environmentally conscious world, the concept of being green has expanded into one of sustainability. What exactly that means, though, is a cause of confusion for many, especially... more

LATICRETE, a global leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, has announced the Green Building Council of Australia has awarded products submitted by LATICRETE Australia with “Green Star” certificates for... more