At the recent International Builders' Show in Orlando, the National Association of Home Builders and the International Code Council announced a collaboration to develop and publish a residential green building standard.
In a meeting before analysts and investors, Home Depot's top management re-emphasized its commitment to improve its retail stores, including the recruitment of "master trade specialists" to man the floors and help customers.
The American Filtration & Separations Society will conduct its 20th anniversary conference alongside the Water Quality Association’s Aquatech USA in Orlando, Fla.
Home Depot Inc. announced dismal retail news in its fourth-quarter financials on Feb. 20, while the wholesale operation the company is considering selling produced a few bright spots.
With the fate of HD Supply undecided, the Executive Committee of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association has recommended that PHCC discontinue further talks with HD Supply concerning a possible business relationship.