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Monthly Archives: January, 2020
Construction starts surge 37% higher in November
Large projects lead to gains across most major construction sectors
HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY – December 17, 2019 – Construction starts moved 37% higher from October...
Natural Stone Institute Completes 25th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
Oberlin, OH, December 17, 2019—The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E....
Your journey to emotional ownership
Pain and pleasure are such close cousins. In life, it’s painful not to experience pleasure. Too often though, it’s the holding on for dear...
2020 Industry Calendar
JANUARY 2020
16-17 IDS Contract/Interior Design Show - Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building www.interiordesignshow.com
21-23 2020 Commercial Construction and Renovation Summit – Lexington Hotel, Jacksonville,...
Go ahead, Tweet it: seven ways to capitalize on the social power of your satisfied (and not-so-satisfied) customers
We love telling people about our latest experiences, and we love hearing about what others have experienced. But author Ron Kaufman says many companies...
Tile and bath safety
With all the beautiful tile available today, it is sometimes difficult to make the perfect choice. However, when considering your selection of a floor...
MAPEI makes a splash
MAPEI’s tile and stone installation and waterproofing products are used throughout the indoor waterpark and adjoining hotel at one of the Catskills’ newest resorts...
Michael Kephart, President American Wonder Porcelain
One-to-One with Bart Bettiga
While attending Total Solutions Plus in Nashville recently, I had the opportunity to tour the American Wonder Porcelain plant with its...
NTCA previews changes to 2020 hands-on training programs
The new year is here, and so is the new NTCA training schedule. When it comes to training and education, NTCA’s two most popular...
Installing tile when a pattern is involved
Installing ceramic tile can be challenging enough in itself, but when the job calls for a tile pattern, life for contractors and installers can...