The flooring industry is seeing exciting shifts as Bona welcomes three veteran territory managers, Fishman Flooring Solutions gains former FCEF leader Jim Aaron, and Shaw Industries appoints Kieren Corcoran to lead Philadelphia Commercial.
Paula Resa, assistant director, Southwest Mountain States Carpenters, and Sandra Rodriguez, director, Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB), have very different points of entry to the skilled trades, but their stories align in that they are women who have overcome hardships to find a career path within the trade unions they represent. Here, they talk more in depth on the many ways the Sisters in the Brotherhood program offers support to current and future tradeswomen.
BKB founders Ken Ballin and Jason Potts celebrate industry excellence by sponsoring CTI #2000, reimbursing the certification testing fee as a tribute to CTEF's influential program that elevates professional standards in tile installation.
In September 2024, ASTM approved a new standard (F3513) for single-component, fluid-applied moisture mitigation membranes, expanding moisture protection guidelines for concrete slabs more than a decade after the two-component resin-based product standard. Here is a snapshot of how they compare.
The National Tile Contractors Association has recognized a select group of professionals who have achieved Five-Star Accreditation, the highest standard in the tile industry. With growing recognition among architects and manufacturers, the prestigious program continues to expand its impact with nearly 60 accredited contractors across residential, commercial, and large commercial categories.
Sika's complete acquisition of Schönox HPS North America creates a single-source provider of flooring installation solutions for residential and commercial projects. Sika Senior Director of Floor Covering Marlene Morin discusses the strategic move, which combines two industry leaders, and what it means for flooring contractors in 2025.
While homeowners hit pause on 7% mortgages, the flooring industry hit fast-forward at TISE 2025. From AI innovations to major tech mergers, industry leaders revealed how they're using this market lull to revolutionize the business – all while doubling down on diversity with a repeat $50,000 investment in women's leadership.
From anti-slip ergonomic systems to rapid-install tile solutions, healthcare facility designers find new options to enhance patient environments while minimizing downtime.
A 54-year tile setting veteran reveals how renovation professionals can reduce construction waste through simple, sustainable practices—turning what would become landfill debris into donations, recycled materials, and beautiful repurposed art.
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