Laura Rote

1 month ago | sixtysixmag.com | Laura Rote

A return to simplicity and elegance seemed to dominate new products across the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) as well as much of the co-located International Builders’ Show (IBS), held this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center in late February. The largest kitchen and bath trade show in North America wrapped on Feb. 27, after three days of new product launches, exciting demos with big names, networking, and more.

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:Sustainable solutions are here to stay if the offerings at this year’s KBIS and IBS are any indication. Nature-inspired looks and materials continue to dominate the latest building products. Earthen looks, clean lines, a return to simplicity, and continued commitment to sustainability dominated this year’s International Builders’ Show (IBS), which took place Feb. 25 to 27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

2 months ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:Skanska USA launched a new Supply Chain Sustainability School as a founding partner in January 2025. The free online training platform for the construction industry addresses compliance, supplier diversity, sustainable procurement, and more. The program is already a success overseas, having trained more than 137,000 professionals in sustainability, supplier diversity, and compliance.

2 months ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:The trade fair industry is booming in 2025. Here are 29 of the top events in sustainability so far this year. Trade shows, expos, conferences, and in-person classes have seen a rise in popularity in recent years, as many people working in the built environment and sustainability are looking for in-person expertise and hands-on training. Here are some of this year’s most popular sustainable events in 2025. January 2025 EventsJan.

Nov 14, 2024 | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:Materials matter, and sustainable solutions every step of the way ultimately add up to a better project in the long run, architects says. Leaders like GCP Applied Technologies are continually stepping up to fill the need for innovative, sustainable construction products. Big or small, the choices architecture and design teams make every day add up to whether a project contributes to a more sustainable world or not. “It’s incredibly important.