​Description - 

• Review the current US "green" standards & associations in the construction industry for sustainable design.

• Know what to look for when selecting the proper building materials to achieve acceptable levels of indoor air quality with sustainable design.

• Review the newest industry changes for increased safety and dust free environments.

• Discuss the only "zero tolerance" standard to date attempting to successfully eliminate ALL risks to humans in the Flooring Installation Materials category.

Biography - 

• Over 30 years building industry experience

• 12 years installation, fabrication and restoration of natural stone, tile and wood

• Business Development Manager, Aqua Mix, Inc. (chemical coatings manufacturer)

• Team Leader, MS International (stone importer)

• National Distribution Manager, Del Piso Brick, Tile & Stone (tile and masonry distributor)

• National Sales Manager, Latco Ceramics (porcelain importer)

• Instructor for Marble Institute of America, Building Stone Institute, & Ceramic Tile Institute of America

• Speaker at Coverings, BSI Conference, KBIS Conference, Surfaces, and Stone Expo

• LEED for Product Manufacturers (Green Build 06)

• LEED for Existing Buildings (Green Build 07)