Yearly Archives: 2026

Precision at scale: installing gauged tile porcelain panels in a multi-phase high-rise

Gauged porcelain tile panels (GPTP) continue to gain traction in commercial construction, offering large-format aesthetics with durability and reduced maintenance. However, successful installation at...

Inside the industry: navigating uncertainty, opportunity and transformation in tile

Leaders share real-time insights from Coverings 2026 At Coverings 2026 in Las Vegas, one question echoed across the convention floor: “What is truly happening in...

Builder sentiment remains weak amid affordability concerns 

Builder sentiment remains subdued as rising material costs, elevated mortgage rates, and ongoing affordability challenges continue to strain the housing market. Builder confidence in the...

Leading sponsors strengthen support for the 2026 Flooring Sustainability Summit 

Leading companies from across the flooring industry are once again demonstrating their commitment to advancing sustainability by sponsoring the 2026 Flooring Sustainability Summit, taking...

LATICRETE launches Blue Premier™ Rewards loyalty program, rewarding customers for partnering, training, and growing with LATICRETE

LATICRETE, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched its Blue Premier™ Rewards, a new digital loyalty platform designed to...

Portobello America launches DUAL collection, offering minimalist tones with maximum sensory impact

As part of its central “Living Home” theme at Coverings 2026, Portobello America unveiled the DUAL collection. Proudly Made in the USA, DUAL is...

Remembering industry legend Dave Gobis

The tile industry has lost one of its most respected—and legendary—technical experts, mentors, and advocates with Dave Gobis's passing on July 8, 2026. A third-generation...

In memory: Gary Distelhorst, former CEO of the Marble Institute of America (now the Natural Stone Institute)

Garis (Gary) F. Distelhorst, 84, former CEO of the Marble Institute of America (MIA), passed away on July 6 in Avon Lake, Ohio. Visitation...

Nonresidential construction retains hiring momentum in June jobs report

The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released this week...

Houzz Pro simplifies project documentation and communication with new AI-powered mobile tools

Houzz, Inc., a leading AI-driven platform for construction and design, has announced a new suite of mobile documentation and communication tools within Houzz Pro,...
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