COVER STORY:
laticrete international, inc., dENVER ART MUSEUM
LATICRETE adds expertise and product excellence to unconventional striking new Denver Art Museum
by Eric Carson

Located at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Denver, Colo., is blessed with 300 days of sunshine a year, rugged terrain, lakes and rivers. Few, if any, metropolitan areas have a stronger connection to nature than the Mile High City. Read More

10 Cardinal rules for construction companies
by Michael Stone

1. You shall return all phone calls the same day.
2. You shall keep ALL appointments, and on time.
3. You shall present yourself to your customers and the public in a professional manner at all times. Read More

CHICAGO?
Ready, Set – Eat!!!

"Toddling town” is hardly an appropriate moniker these days for Chicago. Nor is it a Second City. Windy? Most definitely – you can always count on “the Lake effect” to get a gust going. Read More

NTCA TRAINING AN D EDUCATION REPORT CARD
Gerald Sloan hits the ground running
by Bart Bettiga

Gerald Sloan arrived at NTCA’s door in Jackson ready to work. He loves to spend time with people talking about tile installation and I have been delighted to give him that opportunity. Read More

EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION?
Using backer boards and membranes in wet areas
by Dave Gobis

The focus of this article is how backer boards and membranes contribute to waterproofing – a key issue in the tile trade since wet areas like baths with showers and tubs are top tile areas. Thus far, neither technology has reached its maturity. Instead they continue to constantly evolve. Read More