The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to hasten a housing trend already taking place across the nation--residential construction activity that is expanding at a more rapid rate in lower density markets such as smaller cities and rural areas.

As the industry observes National Homeownership Month in June, recent housing data indicate the important role the residential construction industry will play in leading the U.S. economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Bona celebrated the 50th podcast episode of On The Floor with Wayne and Rob. 

The home dedication for United States Air Force Technical Sergeant (Ret.) Matthew Slaydon took place on May 19, in Bayfield, Colorado.

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone offers a certification accreditation program for experienced tile and stone professionals who have a minimum of two years full time on-the-job experience within their respective tile or stone industry.

The series will consist of six courses covering topics including: colors and trends, installation solutions, material selection, green building design and more.

Laticrete has not only implemented a tracking system to be sure to stay up to date with the newest and safest construction practices, they've recognized a major trend that has created a spark of demand in the tile and stone marketplace: the use of antimicrobials.

Schönox has partnered with BIMsmith to provide a suite of new Building Information Modeling (BIM) resources for building professionals.

This collaboration, covering the ingredients from which ceramic tile and cementitious grouts and mortars are made, will produce a Material Ingredient Guide that includes Certified GreenScreen Assessments of at least thirty of the raw materials most commonly used by the North American tile industry.