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TCNA Selected to Receive $2.2M for EPD Development Project Aimed at Reducing Embodied Carbon Emissions for Construction Materials and Products
(Clemson, SC)— Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to receive $2.2M in grant funding to reduce embodied carbon emissions in construction materials and products. In support of the Inflation Reduction Act, the goal of this grant program is to assist businesses that manufacture construction materials and products to develop and verify Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), as well as support businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations that facilitate these efforts.
Public Building Service Commissioner Elliot Doomes and EPA’s Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention, Jennie R. Romer, Esq. recognized TCNA as a selectee for the funding at the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC, last month. “We’ve set a goal of reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving a net zero emissions economy by 2050,” said Romer, “To achieve those goals, we’ll need to reduce embodied carbon emissions from the infrastructure sector.”
The EPA program seeks to improve transparency and disclosure of embodied carbon emissions data associated with construction materials and products to facilitate the procurement of lower embodied carbon construction materials throughout the U.S.
TCNA is one of 38 organizations selected to receive a total of $160M. TCNA’s project will expand the number of available industry-wide and product-specific EPDs for ceramic tile and related installation materials, improve PCRs to better differentiate between different types of ceramic tile, and develop a tile industry-specific software program that will streamline valid EPD delivery.
“Ceramic tile is among the top 15 common building materials in cradle-to-gate embodied carbon emissions in federal building projects,” noted Bill Griese, TCNA Deputy Executive Director. “We’re eager to leverage our leadership role in the ceramic tile industry to advance the work of EPD development and provide data well-beyond the gate so that full lifecycle embodied carbon factors can more readily be taken into consideration. Our project is of paramount importance to government procurement officials as they increase the quantity, robustness, and organization of EPD data, thus facilitating optimized selection of low-embodied carbon ceramic tile products.”
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AquatiCare™: Proactive Pool Maintenance You Can Count On
AquatiCare™ is Landmark Aquatic’s newly enhanced preventative-maintenance program, built to keep your water safe, your systems reliable, and your downtime low. Customized service plans align with each facility’s unique needs, covering equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and precise chemical care. Water is your business; staying on top of it is ours. We get ahead of issues before they surface, so your water is ready for anyone, anytime.
With AquatiCare™ facilities get technicians that are factory trained, Certified Pool Operators (CPOs) that also receive continuous, certified training so technicians stay current on industry standards, safety protocols, and the latest technological advancements. AquatiCare™ also offers in-depth maintenance of chemical, deck and mechanical items to help extends equipment life, optimize water consumption, and create a more sustainable operation. AquatiCare™ packages are fully customizable, with maintenance visits scheduled to align with a facility’s specific needs.
Landmark Aquatic is a premier provider of commercial aquatic facility design, construction, and maintenance, with more than six decades of industry leadership. Serving clients nationwide, Landmark delivers construction-led solutions supported by its CPO-certified AquatiCare maintenance team, ensuring excellence “for the life of your pool.” Committed to the full lifecycle of every facility, Landmark prioritizes long-term partnerships while adapting to client needs through exceptional service, operational excellence, and forward-thinking solutions.
For more about Landmark Aquatic visit www.landmarkaquatic.com
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RB Retail & Service Solutions adds DocuSign to Software
RB Retail & Service Solutions now offers DocuSign as an integrated feature in their pool and spa industry business software. This electronic signature and agreement platform lets you send, sign, and manage documents securely online, instead of using paper contracts. Integrated directly within the RB system so staff can work with contracts and request signatures without exiting the POS software. Allows users to send contracts (e.g., sales agreements, financing forms, service waivers), track status, send reminders and easily pull signed contracts attached directly to the customer. Provides security and compliance with encrypted documents and detailed audit trail.
RB Retail & Service Solutions provides point of sale and business management solutions for pool & spa and chimney & hearth retailers. The software was specifically designed with those industries in mind, taking into consideration the features that would be of most importance to those business owners. RB is a highly experienced and trusted authority in the industry and its software boosts profitability, competitiveness, work/life balance of owners and employees, efficiency, and the ability to make more informed, data-driven decisions about their business.
RB Retail & Service Solutions software was created over 20 years ago by a pool and spa professional to handle the diversity and complexity of the pool and spa retail, service, and construction business. Our software is continually enhanced, and further developed with suggestions and input from hundreds of pool and spa dealers throughout the United States and Canada. Call to schedule a demo.
To learn more or to schedule an online demo, call or visit their website:
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BSquared offers New Free Standing Sunledge
BSquared Pools offers a new freestanding sunledge that can be added to any outdoor living space! The new Free Standing Sunledge is a patent-pending product that gives consumers the benefits of a sunledge without the need for having a pool! Manufactured from the same pool-strength polypropylene panels used in its pool kits, this ‘plug-n-play’ solution can be used independent-of or in-combination-with a pool. Interior measures 72” x 82” with 235 gallons of water. Gentle overflow waterfall. Accommodates various pool loungers. Made in USA.
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