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Monthly Archives: July, 2018
Dan Hecox presents to A&D students at University of Nebraska – Lincoln
NTCA Nebraska State Ambassador schools interior design students on tile failures
In March, NTCA State Ambassador Dan Hecox of Hecox Construction, Inc. of York, Neb., gave...
Merkrete Systems in Hotel Bennett, Charleston, S.C.
After years in the making, the Hotel Bennett perfectly blends unparalleled luxury with an unmatched setting. Fittingly located on King Street, one of Charleston’s...
OSHA issues RFI to consider expansion of construction tasks and silica control measures
Business Tip - July 2018
In a recent article concerning the lack of leadership for OSHA as nominee Scott Mugno awaits Senate confirmation, authors Leah...
Would the inability to allow deflection be the cause of breakage?
Ask the Experts Q&As are culled from member inquiries to NTCA’s Technical Support staff. To become a member and make use of personal, targeted...
A strong focus on education and training
Editor's Letter - July 2018
The only thing worse than training employees and having them leave is not training them, and having them stay. – Henry...
Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule discussions create positive results
Several conference seminars and forums addressed the OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule and how it affects the tile industry at the Coverings Trade Show...
Crazing
QUESTION
Have you seen a rise in issues with tile crazing? I've had several issues with a few different factories with different dye lots. From...
Last chance to register for the Bostik Qualified Thin Porcelain Panel Installer Training Program on July 10-11 in Temecula, CA
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! July 10-11 @ the Bostik Tech Training Center in TEMECULA, CA. Attendees must register by 5 PM TODAY (MONDAY, 7/2).
OPEN July 18-19 @ the...
LEC Products’ Jobsite Lockboxes Deter Construction Tool Theft
Vault-like jobsite lockboxes, such as those by LEC Products, a fabrication company, protect construction tools from theft not only during the week, but also...
Emser Tile’s Terazio Collection Nods to Prized 18th-Century Material
High-quality Italian porcelain tile combines state-of-the-art design
and high-definition technology
LOS ANGELES – Emser Tile, notably in its 50th year of business, introduces Terazio: an old-world...