Name it to tame it, then we all can slay it! By Kathleen Egan, CEO ecomedes Our preschool taught parents a strategy to help struggling children: NAME IT TO TAME IT When young children feel an unfamiliar emotion, which happens a lot, naming it helps frame their problem.  Giving “IT” a name gives them some agency, some perspective, and some tools to move forward.   I’d like to give these gifts of agency , perspective , and coping tools to the entire building product industry an

Our #ManufacturerMVP  for February 2026 is Kimball International - read more below about how they're driving sustainability and zero waste design through Alterna by Kimball International! Kimball International has long championed sustainability, operating under a philosophy of reuse, repair, recycling, and remanufacturing . With science-based targets, 100% renewable energy, and waste reduction initiatives, Kimball International continues to advance environmental stewardship.

Our * #ManufacturerMVP this month is Steelcase - read more below to see how progress meets purpose for people and planet Steelcase: A Leader in Sustainability Steelcase is on a clear path to net-zero. They've accelerated progress over the last year. Their commitment to sustainability is impressive. Let’s dive into some key actions they’ve taken. Key Actions Toward Sustainability Doubling Recycled Content Steelcase has doubled the recycled content in their high-performance