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Parks Associates Connected Home Research and Industry Insights to be Featured at Design & Construction Week 2022

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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"Consumers are embracing technology in new ways and have new expectations about technology in the home.

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  • "Consumers are embracing technology in new ways and have new expectations about technology in the home.
  • The sessions hosted during Design & Construction Week (the co-located International Builders' Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) will highlight Parks Associates' latest data on smart appliances, energy management solutions, and green tech in the home and their impact on modern living for consumers.
  • Kent said Parks Associates research of 10,000 broadband households shows:
    36% of US broadband households have a security system, with 39% of systems purchased through security dealer channels.
  • About Parks Associates: Parks Associates, a woman-owned and woman-led internationally recognized market research and consulting company, specializes in emerging technology solutions serving the consumer and small to medium business (SMB) markets.

Corian® Design Showcases Latest Offerings at 2022 International Builder Show

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DuPont today announced the participation of its Corian Design business in the NAHB International Builders' Show in Orlando, FL, February 810, 2022.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DuPont today announced the participation of its Corian Design business in the NAHB International Builders' Show in Orlando, FL, February 810, 2022.
  • Through award-winning design innovation, Corian Design takes an adaptable approach to balancing design and function, while being resource-conscious and sustainability centered.
  • "The International Builder Show has long been a staple for DuPont Performance Building Solutions and we're thrilled to be here once again," said Maggie Ellis, residential marketing manager, Corian Design.
  • The Corian Design global portfolio is continuously evolving, and it currently includes Corian Solid Surface, Corian Quartz and Corian Endura.

Buffington Homes To Offer Orro as a Standard Feature

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced that Fayetteville, Ark.-based Buffington Homes is among the latest builders to offer Orro One Pro.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced that Fayetteville, Ark.-based Buffington Homes is among the latest builders to offer Orro One Pro.
  • In an exclusive agreement with systems provider and integrator Safe Haven Security, Buffington will offer Orro as a standard feature on all of its new homes this year.
  • "Even one Orro provides amazing features and benefits, but we're certain that once homebuyers experience the product there will be countless upgrades," says Buffington Homes senior purchasing agent, John Foshe.
  • Buffington plans to offer the feature on all new homes going forward.

Lakisha Woods selected AIA Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Board of Directors has selected Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE, as the next AIA Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer effective Jan. 31, 2022.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Board of Directors has selected Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE, as the next AIA Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer effective Jan. 31, 2022.
  • "It is an honor to welcome Lakisha to the AIA," said AIA 2021 President Peter Exley, FAIA.
  • Prior to NIBS, Woods served as the Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
  • As AIA's Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer, Woods will manage the national office in Washington, D.C., and oversee approximately 200 employees.

Hall of Fame Wall Street Analyst Ivy Zelman Releases Her New Book

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Wall Street Analyst, Ivy Zelman's memoir, Gimme Shelter: Hard Calls + Soft Skills from a Wall Street Trailblazer" released today is a must read for anyone looking for career and life inspiration.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Wall Street Analyst, Ivy Zelman's memoir, Gimme Shelter: Hard Calls + Soft Skills from a Wall Street Trailblazer" released today is a must read for anyone looking for career and life inspiration.
  • Born into a middle-class family in Stony Brook, NY, Ivy was an unlikely competitor in the highly alpha male environment on Wall Street.
  • Ivy famously asked Toll Brothers CEO Bob Toll on the Q4 2006 Toll Brothers conference call "Which Kool-Aid Are You Drinking?"
  • From there Ivy called the bottom of the housing market in January 2012, thus reinforcing her dominant reputation within the industry.

BIG TREND: Quaint milk doors of the 50s are making a high-tech comeback as families return to the safety and convenience of home delivery

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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A new California product called Fresh Portal modernizes the charming "milk door" feature of old houses as a technology trend for the 21st century.

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  • A new California product called Fresh Portal modernizes the charming "milk door" feature of old houses as a technology trend for the 21st century.
  • The doors opened from the outside with a corresponding door inside to remove the milk and replace the empty bottles.
  • "Now we have the technology to create temperature-controlled delivery units with digital security," said Jeremy High, CEO, and founder of Fresh Portal.
  • "Milk doors went away in the mid-1900's with the advent of big grocery stores," says High.

Embrace Home Loans Hires Kim Castiglioni as VP of Market Growth, National Condo Program Manager

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Embrace Home Loans , a top-ranked national mortgage lender, announced Kim Castiglioni has been named vice president of market growth and national condominium program manager.

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  • MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Embrace Home Loans , a top-ranked national mortgage lender, announced Kim Castiglioni has been named vice president of market growth and national condominium program manager.
  • She spent the bulk of her career at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, most recently asthe company's vice president, national condominium manager.
  • Castiglioni previously held other leadership roles at Wells Fargo, including vice president, national strategic alliances manager and vice president, regional sales manager.
  • "We are tremendously excited to have Kim join our team," said Jason Will, senior vice president of market growth at Embrace.

On3: Facing growing demand amidst skilled-labor shortages, U.S. home builders turn to innovation, AI Field Learning.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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Facing growing demand amidst skilled-labor shortages, U.S. home builders turn to innovation, AI Field Learning

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  • Facing growing demand amidst skilled-labor shortages, U.S. home builders turn to innovation, AI Field Learning
    Training and creating skilled trades can shorten cycle time which has a direct correlation to reduced construction costs.
  • New technology developed for this purpose was introduced at the "virtual" 2021 International Builders' Show February 9-12.
  • On3 Field Learning TM was among six start-up companies to receive "Best of IBSx Awards 2021 - Most Innovative Start-up" from the NAHB.
  • On3 Field Learning is an employee training app designed for competency development and accelerated field-readiness in the home building trades.

Phantom Screens Announces Partnership with the NAHB to Redefine Energy Efficiency in the 2021 New American Home and Remodel

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phantom Screens, North America's leading provider of retractable screens, announces collaboration with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on the 2021 New American Home (TNAH) and The New American Remodel (TNAR).

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  • WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phantom Screens, North America's leading provider of retractable screens, announces collaboration with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on the 2021 New American Home (TNAH) and The New American Remodel (TNAR).
  • Both homes, located in Winter Park, Florida are featured at this year's virtually held International Builders' Show which runs from February 912, 2021.
  • For more information on how Phantom supports the homes' energy efficiency and other products involved, please visit http://www.tnah.com/ and http://www.tnarh.com/ .
  • Phantom Screens products provide customers with insect protection, solar shading, temperature control and enhanced privacy in living spaces.

MSI Features On-Trend Products at the 2021 Virtual IBS / KBIS Tradeshow

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Monday, February 8, 2021
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ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --MSI, the leading supplier of flooring , countertops , wall tile , and hardscaping products will feature some of the newest, on-trend surfacing products to the kitchen and bath industry at the first-ever virtual NAHB's International Builders' Show (IBS) and NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) tradeshow from February 9 12, 2021.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --MSI, the leading supplier of flooring , countertops , wall tile , and hardscaping products will feature some of the newest, on-trend surfacing products to the kitchen and bath industry at the first-ever virtual NAHB's International Builders' Show (IBS) and NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) tradeshow from February 9 12, 2021.
  • MSI's lineup will feature products from our 2021 annual top five hard surface trends including wall tile, porcelain and LVT flooring, and Q premium natural quartz countertops.
  • Emily Holle, Director of Trend & Design
    To see all these products and more, please visit us at the virtual NAHB's International Builders' Show (IBS) and NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) tradeshow from February 9 12, 2021.
  • Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring, countertop, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America.