Richard advises Columbia customers and specifiers about the use of its PureBond formaldehyde-free hardwood plywood in projects where sustainability and indoor air quality are priorities, including LEED projects. He regularly conducts green training seminars for architects, designers, distributors, and fabricators. Richard also works with a team on the development and sale of CFP’s specialty product offering. Richard graduated from North Carolina State University in 1995 with a B.S in Wood Products and a minor in Business Management. Richard is a founding member of the USGBC Piedmont Triad North Carolina Chapter and served on USGBC Southeast Regional council from 2008-2010
Columbia Forest Products
Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia’s decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. Columbia’s products are sold through a network of wholesale distributors, mass merchandisers and original equipment manufacturers from three distinct business units: plywood, veneer and global services.
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_1.jpg "Decorative Hardwood Plywood - A Beautifully Sustainable Choice") Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Presented By Richard Poindexter, CGP, LEED AP BD+C In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of decorative hardwood plywood, focusing on its manufacture, uses, and sustainability. It will discuss visual grading, the natural characteristics of wood, types of veneer matching and core options. By the end of this course, architects and...
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Presented By Richard Poindexter, CGP, LEED AP BD+C In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of decorative hardwood plywood, focusing on its manufacture, uses, and sustainability. It will discuss visual grading, the natural characteristics of wood, types of veneer matching and core options. By the end of this course, architects and...
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