Contact Industries, an architectural molding and millwork component manufacturer has been accepted as a Registered Provider in the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Continuing Education System (CES). The company's in-person Lunch and Learn offering, titled "Real Wood Veneer: The Sustainable, High-Quality Product Choice" has been approved by the AIA Records Office, meaning that architects who sit in on the hour-long presentation can receive one AIA CES learning unit, including one unit toward the organization's Health/Safety/Welfare/Sustainable Design requirements.

The Board of Directors of the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) has named David A. Johnston as executive director of the national, non-profit, technical trade association whose members include manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and applicators involved in the exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) industry.  

Bentley Prince Street has announced that all of its standard broadloom products are certified at the highest Platinum Level with the new NSF 140-2007 Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard. In addition, all of Bentley Prince Street's standard carpet tile products, as well as all broadloom products using the optional Prestige PlusRC™ backing, are certified at the Gold Level.  

Paul Baginski has been named national director of buildings and general infrastructure, which includes federal services, for the Americas operation of Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), a global infrastructure, strategic consulting, engineering and program/construction management organization.

OFS Brands, Inc., a commercial furniture manufacturer based in Huntingburg, Indiana, has achieved GREENGUARD certification across all brands and sku's without restrictions.
TRO Jung|Brannen, a leading international architecture, engineering, interior design and master planning firm, announced that Nigel Gallaher, AIA has joined the firm as principal.
The USGBC has announced that Christopher Pyke, Ph. D. has been appointed research director.

Bryant Rice has joined international workplace consultancy DEGW as a senior consultant. Rice, a former president of the AIA's San Francisco chapter, will concentrate on workplace strategies, change management, and real estate and portfolio appraisal projects.