Nick Gilbert

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Housing Boom Increases Demand for Genuine Clay Bricks

Research says that genuine clay brick manufacturers are continuously investing in innovative technology for sustainable exteriors, despite the cautious rebound of the U.S. housing market. Brick manufacturers offer continued environmental support by increasing environmental efficiency with plants and new textures and colors. They have been providing steady jobs and supporting the Made-in-America quality as well as green building design options of the country.

21 Sep 2012

Captain Morgan Barrel Warehouse Receives LEED Certification

Diageo USVI’s Captain Morgan barrel warehouse in St. Croix has bagged the USGBC‘s (US Green Building Council) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification. The barrel warehouse is Diageo’s first LEED warehouse and also the first one in the U.S. Virgin Islands to be awarded the certification.

21 Sep 2012

Principia Releases New Report on Building Products Distribution

Principia has released a new report on building products distribution. According to this report, in 2014, the building products distribution will grow at 6% annually to reach $122 billion in revenue with a gross margin of $26 billion. In 2011, it was $100 billion in channel revenue with a gross margin of $21 billion.

20 Sep 2012