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EPA Announces Inclusion of Green Squared in Federal Government Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing

The Tile Council of North America Blog

government purchasing officials to aid in identifying and procuring environmentally sustainable products and services. “In establishing a sustainability initiative, it was our desire to put in place one standard and one mark across the tile industry to cover the products used over the course of an installation.

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Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit

The Tile Council of North America Blog

must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable.

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Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable.

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Tile Industry Launches Inspiration and Education Initiative; Why Tile Debuts Here at Coverings

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

TCNA is a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials, and other tile-related products. Established in 1945 as the Tile Council of America (TCA), it became TCNA in 2003, reflecting its membership expansion to encompass all of North America. 864) 646-8453.

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

Floor Covering News

We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. If you run into an installation issue or have a question about a product, you have the name of the person to contact at the manufacturer to help you and ultimately your customers.”. The program can be completed online or in-person at one of FCICA’s CIM training events.

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Product Benefits That Benefit Pros || James Hardie’s Contractor Alliance Program

Building Moxie

Of course, I didn’t know what this “new” siding product was. The year was, I guess, 2003 or 2004. James Hardie products now appear on over 8 million homes in North America. *. We [are] the first to know of new products and best practices.”. Product Benefits for HomeOwners Also Benefit Pros. The link back there.).

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The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online, “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

The updated course offers a comprehensive look at ceramic tile uses, including industry standards, installation methods, avoiding problems, sales training, and how to work effectively with clients. UofCTS is currently in the process of updating the UofCTS Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification online course.

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