Yearly Archives: 2026

Best of Everything (BOE): a partnership built on industry legacy and innovation

The tile industry has a unique way of bringing together unlikely partners who share a common vision. Such is the case with Best of...

Exploring the tools of the trade

Technology can empower or control, depending on its use. Innovation requires wisdom and responsibility to ensure progress serves humanity. Tools must enhance life rather...

Flatness matters: a practical conversation about concrete, specifications, and tile success

In today’s tile installations, especially with large- and super-large-format tile, the conversation around substrate flatness continues to be one of the most important—and sometimes...

Where tile and stone jobs go sideways, and how a connected workflow fixes that

A contractor (let’s call her Sara) just landed a new job. Maybe it’s a custom tile shower and kitchen backsplash for a remodel client....

Nonresidential construction spending grew on public sector strength in April

National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in April, according to a new analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of data published by the...

Billing activity at architecture firms moderates 

Architecture firm billings declined modestly in April as broader economic instability continued. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) fell from 49.8 in March, when...

Guardia and Guardia Pro offer smart protection for every project

Whether you’re painting, renovating, or handling heavy-duty construction, protecting your surfaces is essential. Guardia provides a multi-layered, reusable solution to safeguard floors, counters, stairs,...

MSI to showcase latest commercial surface innovations at NeoCon

M S International, Inc. (MSI), a leading supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products, invites attendees to visit booth 163-C at NeoCon 2026 to experience new collections, fresh color palettes, and...

Ceramics of Italy opens applications for the 2026 Destination: CERSAIE | Bologna program

Ceramics of Italy announces the return of its Destination: CERSAIE | Bologna program for 2026, offering North American architects, interior designers, certified kitchen and bath designers,...

Jackpot! June brings 27 NTCA learning opportunities to 19 states to uplevel tile setting skills  

Jackson, MS, June 1, 2026 —  Summer is a time for learning!!!! NTCA has spent the last 40 years building, refining and fine-tuning its...
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