An American Institute of Architects (AIA) task force is asking architects, designers, engineers and facility owners around the globe to provide design information on COVID-19 alternative healthcare sites for a new online resource.

Tarkett has mobilized to streamline the process for FEMA contractors and other emergency response organizations to procure essential flooring products for use in healthcare and government facilities.

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the World Floor Covering Association has launched the Coronavirus Resource Center, a central hub of up-to-date information from its Lobbying partners, Lobbyit, and Legal Counsel, Jeff King, as well as additional resources on the evolving impacts of current legislation on the flooring industry and its member’s businesses.

Last Friday, Congress passed and the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which expanded the leave coverage.

CINCINNATI— Flooring products containing Microban are receiving added attention thanks in part to a new $100 million campaign by Procter & Gamble (P&G) aimed to promote Microban 24, a new antibacterial home sanitizing product.

P&G announced the launch of Microban 24, a new brand of antibacterial home sanitizing products that keeps surfaces protected against bacteria for 24 hours when used as directed.