Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS) has convened its inaugural Advisory Board, bringing together leaders from installation, manufacturing and inspection.
The crew at Pruitt Flooring pulled off a stunning overnight restaurant renovation, transforming the space with a bold herringbone design. In this episode, they share the challenges of late-night installs, the teamwork that made it smooth, and the customer’s thrilled reaction to a project that exceeded expectations.
After leaving restaurant management in his 30s to seek stability and better work-life balance, Edgar Diaz, IUPAT Journeyperson Floor Coverer, discovered that joining IUPAT not only provided the secure career he needed as a parent but also opened doors to a variety of leadership roles.
The NTCA hits the road with 35 training events across 16 states this August, offering 27 free workshops and eight advanced sessions for tile pros to sharpen skills.
The International Surface Event (TISE) National Installer of the Year Competition offers flooring installers the opportunity to showcase their talent on a world stage in Las Vegas in January 2026.
A Pueblo native who grew up in Colorado's foster care system transforms a survival mindset into business leadership, now heading a successful company and serving as president of the Colorado Certified Flooring Installers chapter.
Emser Tile launched a new loyalty program created exclusively for independent contractors and installers. The initiative rewards Emser’s residential trade customers for their continued partnership and product purchases with an easy-to-use points-based system and exclusive promotional opportunities.
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