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  • EPA Takes Action Against Lead Paint Violators

    Washington — May 2, 2013 — EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance announced  action against 17 violators of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. The enforcement actions include fourteen actions where the contractor...

    News • May 2nd, 2013

  • Does Your Showroom Foster Collaboration?

    Armed with more knowledge than ever before, showroom customers now require more opportunity for personal engagement, and that requires physical space where they can connect with designers. Along with impressive and inspiring displays, your showroom...

    Article • May 1st, 2013

  • Award Winner and Hall of Fame Inductees Honored During Opening Plenary Ceremony

    The BPI names the 2013 recipient of the Tony Woods Award for Excellence in Advancing the Home Performance Industry

    News • May 1st, 2013

  • Bath Sinks & Faucets Showcase Clean, Simplified Styling

    While bath styles change with the times, it seems that eventually everything comes back to the basics. So perhaps it’s no surprise that simple, clean, contemporary design is back in style in the bathroom.

    Article • May 1st, 2013

  • Transformations

    If you work in the design industry, it’s hard not to be captivated by the transformation process – taking an ugly, dated or poorly functional space and making it look and work better for the client. While there’s plenty of hard work involved in...

    Article • May 1st, 2013

  • Aquatic

    Aquatic is the world leader in bathware and shower products. Born from the 2010 merger of Lasco Bathware and Aquatic Whirlpools, Aquatic offers the broadest and most inspiring selection of luxury hydrotherapy, everyday and accessible bathing...

    Company • May 1st, 2013

  • Obama Declares May Building Safety Month

    President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation declaring May as Building Safety Month. It cites support for cities and towns as they pursue disaster preparedness.

    News • May 1st, 2013

  • Cultural Awareness Can Increase Firms' Success

    In today’s increasingly diverse market, understanding cultural differences, and learning how to build rapport with people who are different than you, is as important as knowing whether a client prefers traditional or contemporary.

    Article • May 1st, 2013

  • March Pending Home Sales Improve but Overall Pace Leveling

    WASHINGTON — April 29, 2013 — Pending home sales increased in March and remain above year-ago levels, but contract activity in recent months shows only modest movement, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales...

    News • May 1st, 2013

  • Tips for Rebuilding Your Firm's Team

    Over the past several years most of us have gone through a great deal of belt tightening: trimming staff, reducing space, stretching the life of equipment and, occasionally, reducing pay rates. Now that the housing market and, hopefully, our business...

    Article • May 1st, 2013

  • Technology Provides New 'Tools of the Trade'

    Kitchen and bath designers have always had a wide variety of tools in their arsenal, and today’s rapidly expanding technology has expanded that toolbox exponentially.

    Article • May 1st, 2013

  • Ram ProMaster Van

    Ram Brand Marketing Director Bob Hegbloom outlines the variations of the ProMaster commercial van and talks about the features that that make it a professional tool

    Video • May 1st, 2013

  • History Learns a Lesson from Today’s Innovative Remodelers

    An island in the Aegean Sea is home to the 7th century BC Temple of Apollo. More than a decade ago, archeologists decided that the famous marble lions would be replaced by carefully crafted cement copies. The Los Angeles Times wrote that “the...

    Article • May 1st, 2013

  • Ram Tradesman Pickup

    Ram Tradesman Pickup Concept

    Video • May 1st, 2013

  • Ram 3500 Video from Work Truck Show 2013

    Ram 3500 Video from Work Truck Show 2013

    Video • May 1st, 2013