The program aims to strengthen relationships between North American distributors and Italian manufacturers while introducing a new generation of professionals to the Italian ceramic tile industry.
The volunteer-driven initiative will transform the historic mansion that houses Yahara House, bringing together interior designers, local businesses, suppliers, installers, and community volunteers to provide a comprehensive interior redesign at no cost to the organization.
For the first quarter of 2025, single-family construction growth registered modest gains in small metro areas and declines in large metro counties, while apartment growth is shifting to counties with lower population densities.
Swedish flooring manufacturer signs a strategic agreement with leading Chinese retailer to introduce Scandinavian hardwood collections across major markets.
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced its June 2025 training schedule, featuring 26 free workshops and 6 regional training events across 13 states. These sessions are designed to equip tile professionals with the latest industry standards, techniques, and best practices.
At NeoCon 2025, Patcraft will launch Modern Finds, a new carpet tile collection that draws inspiration from traditional weaving techniques and the foundational elements of tufting craftsmanship.
Shaw Industries has appointed Jamie Welborn as vice president of carpet product. In this role, Welborn will lead the strategic direction of Shaw’s residential carpet portfolio, focusing on delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that elevate the customer experience and support Shaw’s continued growth.
From June through August 2025, leaders from the cooperative’s flooring divisions—including Carpet One Floor & Home, Flooring America, Flooring Canada, The International Design Guild, and The Floor Trader Outlet—will collaborate with members in five regional locations across the United States and Canada.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and AIA Trust have unveiled a new Climate Risk Factsheet designed to help architects address mounting climate-related design challenges and potential liability exposure as extreme weather events become more frequent and severe.
The latest figures underscore the sustained challenges facing architecture firms, with billings decreasing in 28 of the past 31 months, following a decline into negative territory after the post-pandemic construction boom.
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