Greenbuild Carbon Offset Donation Highlights Importance of Forest Sequestration Leonardo Academy's Cleaner and Greener Program announced last week that the international textile and chemical manufacturer Milliken & Company, a founding member of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is donating more than 25 million pounds of carbon dioxide credits (11,364 metric tons) to offset all the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with the annual Greenbuild conference November 6-9 in Chicago. This donation is equivalent to offsetting the annual carbon dioxide emissions of more than 27 million miles of passenger car driving.The non-profit Leonardo Academy's Cleaner and Greener® program calculates all types of emissions caused by energy use for Greenbuild including participant travel to and from the event, hotel rooms and meals. Leonardo Academy then determines the total amount of emissions from the event and the amount of carbon reduction credits and other emission reductions necessary to balance or offset the event's emissions. - 2007-11-12

Home Improvement Industry Distributors Convene for Annual Planning Meeting Planning for 2008 was the underlying theme of a meeting attended by more than 500 home improvement industry executives in Marco Island, Fla., Nov. 7-9, 2007. Distribution America and PRO Group host the annual conference jointly each November. - 2007-11-11

John B. Henry & Associates Inc. Names New Executive Vice President Will Lead Federal Contracting Services HVACR and green energy expert to head division. - 2007-11-10

DORMA TS 93 System in Contur Design Provides Enhanced Aesthetics to A High Performance Product DORMA's reliable TS 93 surface applied door closer is now available with Contur Design, which features a design-friendly cover with clean, squared edges and a symmetrical grid pattern on the ends to enhance its sleek appearance. - 2007-11-10

Flooring Industry Mega Giant, Pro Floor Tools, Continues to Exceed the Expectations of Consumers Worldwide Pro Floor Tools has become an innovator in the flooring industry - 2007-11-09

Capstan Advisors, LLC Launches Providing Advisory Services and Interim Management for Corporate Real Estate Capstan will help corporations improve the management of their owned and leased commercial space. Advisory services will include outsourcing process management, contract benchmarking, performance measurement and workplace strategies. - 2007-11-09

Mitchell Joins AMoHS™, Inc. Board of Directors AMoHS™, a global provider of mobile Operating Rooms, transportable field hospitals and mobile clinics today announced that Malinda Mitchell, former CEO of Stanford University Medical Center has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Over the last 40 years, Malinda has held a series of leadership roles in nursing, hospital administration and hospital development for United States and international organizations. - 2007-11-09

ICM Controls Announces New SimpleComfort® PRO Series of Programmable, Non-Programmable Thermostats Exclusive SimpleSet™ programming technology, Thermal Intrusion Barrier helps installers save time and money. - 2007-11-09

Real Estate Center Economist: Home Prices Decline, Foreclosures Rise, but Houses Keep Coming With new homes springing up across the country, it is easy to forget that the housing market has fallen on hard times. But economist Dr. Mark Dotzour says the continued construction is simply a matter of survival for home builders. - 2007-11-09

Frigidaire Parts Now Available on RepairClinic.com, Enabling Consumers to Make Own Repairs, Save Money Diagnostic tips and DIY fix-it instructions now available to consumers completely free; thousands of appliance parts also available for immediate delivery. - 2007-11-09

Exotic Lahaina Collection of Teak Tables Introduced by BeFurnished Lahaina tables are crafted with a futuristic, functional theme, speaking to an audience who prefers pure and natural materials used in the creation of original teak furniture designs. BeFurnished was the first furniture manufacturer to introduce the alloy and teak furniture blend to the United States. - 2007-11-09

Vetrazzo Recycled Glass Countertops Expand Distribution in Midwest, Northwest: Recycled Glass Countertop Product Will Dramatically Increase Distribution Network Vetrazzo, the producer of an environmentally-friendly recycled glass surface material, has partnered with two new distributors, dramatically expanding their distribution network. Vetrazzo, a California-based company, has signed deals with both North Star Surfaces and Pental Marble and Granite to provide distribution of their product to more than 15 new markets across the United States. (Homeowners, architects, and designers that aren't in an area where Vetrazzo has a distribution network can still get the product directly from Vetrazzo.) - 2007-11-09

HandCrafted Homes Announces The Introduction of The William E. Poole Getaways HandCrafted Homes, a leader in the systems-built industry, along with renowned designer William E. Poole, today announced the introduction of their totally new product line, the William E. Poole Getaways. This exciting themed collection of affordable retreats, featuring rustic cabins, lakeside hideaways, and coastal havens, offers every desired lifestyle imaginable delivered to your own secret place. - 2007-11-09 Friend of PRWeb - 17

All Around the Home's New Site All Around the Home acquires Roofing-Directory, a website where homeowners can find roofing professionals. - 2007-11-09

Navtrak Publishes Free Article: 5 Ways to a Greener Fleet Using GPS Tracking GPS tracking and fleet management services provider publishes informative article on ways to lessen environmental impact of commercial fleets. - 2007-11-08

Create a Bathroom Escape Using Concrete - Gallery Offers Numerous Design Ideas Upscale bathrooms across the country are getting a new look with decorative concrete fixtures. Homeowners are adding concrete sinks, countertops and vanities for their holiday remodels. Browse through The Concrete Network's online sinks and vessels photo gallery for design ideas. - 2007-11-08

NAWIC Invites Nominations for 14th Annual Crystal Vision Awards Program The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is accepting nominations for its 14th annual Crystal Vision and Crystal Achievement Awards. The Crystal Vision Awards Program recognizes individuals for their outstanding achievements in advancing the role of women in the construction industry. Winners will be recognized at the Association's 53rd Annual Meeting and Convention, Sept. 3-6, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nev. - 2007-11-08 Friend of PRWeb - 4

Builders, Mechanics, Plumbers, Painters - Don't Hire a Cowboy - NoCowboys.co.nz Looking for a competent tradesperson? New Zealand's NoCowBoys.co.nz has relaunched with a fresh face. Since its inception in 2006, NoCowboys has gathered more than 5,800 user reviews of New Zealand builders, painters, plumbers, mechanics and hundreds of other categorized service-oriented businesses. - 2007-11-08

Hayward Baker Opens New Office to Support Customers in Kansas City Metro Area, Nebraska and Kansas Hayward Baker, Inc., North America’s leading geotechnical contractor, announces the opening of a new sales, project management and engineering services office in the Kansas City metro area. Located in Olathe, Kansas, the office supports customers and projects in the Kansas City area, plus Nebraska and Kansas. - 2007-11-08

Perini Corporation Announces Q3 2007 Results Perini Corporation (NYSE:PCR), a leading building, civil construction and construction management company, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. - 2007-11-08

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