In
today’s economy and business environment, we all know that the only constant is
change. And thankfully, there are times
when change is good – even magnificent.
Modular
carpet tile has undergone a major change. What was once considered a mostly
corporate and industrial product, designed with functionality more than
aesthetics in mind, has found a second life as a designer-friendly flooring
option.
Dean Thompson, president of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) and one of the architects of the proposed Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy Act of 2009, or HIRE Act, spoke with NFT recently about the efforts of his industry coalition to help jumpstart the building products sector.
>When looking to repair and revitalize the aging concrete floors throughout its 150,000+ square foot facility in Traverse City, Mich., Cone Drive specifically aimed for a finished floor that would not only look great but also – most importantly for the bottom line – be easy to maintain.
Our exclusive survey of 260 flooring retailers finds that the resilient floor category is changing its product mix. Resilient flooring sales continue to average 14 sales per month – consistent with 2008 sales.
LEED 2009, which the U.S. Green Building Council unveiled earlier this year, is the latest version of the widely used Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building ratings system. The revised system aims to create consistency by consolidating the various credits and prerequisites formerly spread across the different LEED versions for commercial projects.
The state of California has often led the way for setting environmental standards worldwide. As the world’s fifth largest economy, California established itself as a world leader when it formed the Climate Action Team and the Climate Action Initiative in 2005 to research and implement policies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the state.
Every year, Coverings showcases the latest advances in ceramic technology and this year was no exception. From “bionic” tiles that respond to their environment to self-cleaning and anti-microbial tiles, Coverings 2009 offered a glimpse into the future at McCormick Place in Chicago from April 21-24.
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