Certification Corner is a place for otto readers to find manufacturer and firm announced certifications on products, projects, as well as new information on industry certifications. In this edition, the latest from Bretford Manufacturing, Environmental Systems Design, Granary Associates, National Office Furniture and Vocon.
*Bretford Manufacturing announced that more of its laminate tables, carts and accessories are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. The newly approved models have achieved the GREENGUARD standard for low emitting products and for the Children & Schools product certification program. Among the newly certified models are laminate versions of Bretford’s RHOMBII training tables (Edge 16) and power systems, as well as an array of technology carts, including the TC Series Flat Panel Carts, FP Series Cabinet and Freestanding Carts, FPBBUL Carts, and many of the company’s traditional AV, data projector and adjustable height AV carts. Here is complete list of certified models.
*Environmental Systems Design (ESD), an international leader in sustainable design of the built environment, announced that its staff now has a total of 52 engineers who have achieved LEED Accredited Professional status.
*Granary Associates, based in Philadelphia, PA, announced the recent certification of Kristy Hollis, Kevin Korejko and Sara Lanious as LEED Accredited Professionals.
*National Office Furniture‘s EnvyWorks casegoods recently achieved SCS Indoor Advantage certification by meeting indoor air quality criteria. The criteria for the Indoor Advantage certification are based on the Furniture Emission Standard (FES) established by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA). Indoor Advantage certification can help contribute points towards earning a USGBC LEED rating.
*Vocon, an architectural and interior design firm, announces the certification of Megan Fleming, Matt Kuehnle, Heather Schmucker, Megan Swansinger, Stephanie Swarner and Jessica Urbin as LEED Accredited Professionals.
