NewslineVolume VI, Issue 17 - August 12, 2005The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: CRI Applauds USGBC Board Vote To Allow Trade Association MembershipOn August 4, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to allow trade associations membership into the organization. The Carpet and Rug Institute has long been a supporter of the USGBC and is excited about the new opportunity this move will present. This decision will allow CRI to be more engaged with the group as a partner and will lend a consensus voice for the industry. The hope is that CRI continue in its leadership role in reinforcing the wisdom of this decision by the USGBC Board. Contact Bob Peoples at 706.428.2115. Some Get It ... Some Don’tNigel Maynard, a residential architect who also serves as the Architectural Design and products Senior Editor for Residential Architect, a magazine that delivers business, design, and product information to residential architect, was recently quoted in a Ceramic Tile publication with some not so kind words towards carpet. “dirt and dust get trapped in the shag. Wet carpet could also provide a breeding ground for mold. This is bad news for allergy sufferers. You often can’t see the dirt or dust. Hard surfaces do not have this problem. Homeowners can see the dust and know when to clean up, which makes for a much healthier home.” Needless to say, CRI is in the process of contacting Mr. Maynard with some educational material. Then there was this lead paragraph in a recent story in the Chattanooga Times- Free Press about children heading back to school: “Five-year-old Cameron Jefferies said she is looking forward to school because she likes sitting on the carpet” Wouldn’t it be nice if every story started like that! Contact James Beach at 706.428.2116. TVA to Host HVAC Humidity Control WorkshopTVA has announced an HVAC Humidity Control Workshop to be held December 8-9, 2005 at the Park Vista Resort Hotel in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Joe Lstiburek, PhD, P.E. will lead the professional development seminar entitled “Moisture and Humidity Control for Commercial Buildings - Not a Dry Topic!” to explore the causes and prevention of moisture and humidity problems due to building envelope and HVAC failures. The CRI efforts to the A&E, building owner and operators, school systems, etc. has many parallels with TVA's interest in promoting effective HVAC systems. Moisture control and energy efficiency are key parameter for both efforts. For more information contact Ed Colucci at 423.876.4009. Contact Carroll Turner at 706.428.2106. Senate Clears Peacock for Leading EPA PostThe U.S. Senate has confirmed Marcus Peacock as President Bush’s choice for deputy EPA administrator, working directly under Administrator Stephen Johnson. Most recently, Peacock was associate director for natural resources, energy and science at the White House Office of Management and Budget. He has also served as staff director at the House Oversight and Emergency Response Subcommittee, where he managed hearings and the legislative process. "His capable leadership will reinforce the agency's commitments to the sound science that provides the American people with lasting results,” Johnson says in an EPA news release. Contact Frank Hurd at 706.428.2136. CRI Meetings
* Board of Directors, August 23, 9:00 - 11:00 am CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* NEOCON East, September 14-15, Baltimore
If you are aware of other events that present significant opportunities to deliver our messages to our critical audiences, please contact Joan Seelaus at 706.428.2123. Check our website calendar for other industry related events |
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