Monthly Archives: May, 2026

Natural Stone Institute approaches 20 years of accreditation program

The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) is nearing 20 years of its accreditation program, which helps stone fabrication and installation companies demonstrate their commitment to...

AIA announces recipients of the 2026 Young Architects Award

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected 12 recipients for the AIA Young Architects Award, which honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership...

ABC report: construction companies are nearly 7 times safer with these best practices

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to health and safety best practices on construction...

MILE®stone’s Calissa Plank™ offers balance, quiet luxury, and a new 10” x 60” format

Calissa Plank by MILE®stone is a design-forward porcelain collection that embodies quiet luxury through simplicity, proportion, and material authenticity. Rooted in the meditative calm...

Merola introduces Borealis collection

Merola’s new Borealis collection brings rich color and luminous character to interior walls. Its smooth, high-gloss surface reflects light beautifully, while the prescored brick...

ABC contractor backlog and confidence rose again in April, buoyed by data centers

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)’s Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in April, according to a member survey conducted from April 20 to...

ABI signals market stabilization with near-flat billing activity in March

Architecture firm billings held steady in March, indicating market stability despite global economic concerns. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8, reflecting near-equal...

Standards and methods ensure success for exterior tile installations

The beauty and functionality of ceramic tile installations demonstrate the versatility and longevity of tile. Tile installations function well when American National Standards Institute...

Building excellence: the story of Stan Platt and Elite Tile Setters

In the world of tile installation, few names resonate with the same blend of craftsmanship, leadership, and community spirit than that of Stan Platt,...

Texas CTI earns 9 ACT credentials in 6 months; pursues evaluator training while building a new business

Nick Struzik, Owner of Sovereign Tile & Stone in Magnolia, Texas, has the distinction of being the very first tile contractor to attain all...
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