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Management

Important Update about LEED 2012

On Monday, June 4th, Rick Fedrizzi, the President, CEO and Founding Chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council announced they have decided to delay the ballot on LEED 2012 until June 1, 2013.

Woodworking Industry News

USGBC Announces LEED Homes Award Winners

The U.S. Green Building Council announced the recipients of the 2011 LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and home builders who have demonstrated leadership in the residential building marketplace. The awards were presented at the 2011 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Toronto.

Furniture

WOOD 100: Kimball Makes Gains in VOC Reduction

Kimball Office enhanced productivity while reducing the environmental impact of its operations, casegoods and furnishings. Kimball's state-of-the-art finishing system and proprietary Pura coatings emit virtually no VOCs, so products meet indoor air quality standards set by LEED and BIFMA. The company's efforts in this area earned it a spot in the 2010 WOOD 100.