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Flooring News: How big is the green movement? You can't even imagine that in just one year, 10,000 people have been certified as a LEED Green Associate by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). This is a huge increase! Our 10,000 LEED Green Associates represent the growing commitment of the workforce to building a green economy, said Peter Templeton, GBCI's president. These people are armed with the knowledge to affect change in our built environment and propel the mission of green building forward. Templeton has also noted the LEED Green Associate exam tests for fundamental understanding of sustainable building practices and principles is specifically designed for people who work in industries that support sustainable building, such as manufacturing, sales, property management, marketing and many others. Templeton added, earning the credential demonstrates a candidate's comprehensive and current knowledge of green building technologies and best practices. Sounds like Being Green is here to stay. Why not give us a call today and find out what you can do for your part on joining all the fun. Select The Right FloorHow do you go about selecting the perfect floor for your home or business office is a question that bears some vital discussion. Here at Keith Clay Floors, we feel that more often than not, most consumers seem overwhelmed by trying to make a final flooring selection. Lots of types and colors are Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 ... Read entire article.
What Does 2010 Hold For Hardwood FlooringConsumers out in today's markets are educated, have disposable income to spend, and know exactly what they want. Most homeowners looking at hardwood flooring want longer wearing, more scratch-resistance and and longer lasting finishes across the board. Some of the hardwood flooring manufacturers are Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 ... Read entire article.
New Leed For Neighborhood DevelopmentThe U.S. Green Building Council, Natural Resources Defense Council and Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) have launched the LEED for Neighborhood Development green neighborhoods rating system. The rating system encourages development within or near existing communities and/or public infrastructure Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 ... Read entire article.
Bank Of America Launches Green Housing Grant ProgramAffordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program Provides Funding & Educational Resources for Developers and Public Agencies Washington, DC - July 6, 2010 The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation have announced the Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 ... Read entire article.
Oak Is Back With High Gloss And Long PlanksToday's state-of-the-art technology means: Production by manufacturers of hardwoods in the hardwood flooring industry can just about do anything they want. After a years review of consumer tastes, it has become apparent that most educated consumers these days want to return to the basics, and Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 ... Read entire article.
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