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NSI names 2023 award winners

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Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient. Oberlin, Ohio—Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient, which was awarded by the Natural Stone Institute. “It She is a pioneer and an advocate for all women in stone.”

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

Floor Covering News

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. New York; and more.

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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

San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course. UofCTS is currently in the process of updating the UofCTS Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification online course.

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NTCA Awards Ring of Honor to Scott Carothers, CTEF Director of Certification and Training

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Past recipients include representatives from all segments of the tile and stone industry. He served on the NTCA Board of Directors for 12 years and was president of NTCA from 2003 to 2005. Its curriculum is based on practical applications, ANSI standards, and the TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation.

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Avente Tile Talk: Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in.

Tile Talk

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. design standards.

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People making a difference 2022

Floor Covering News

He joined Mannington in 2003 as director of laminate and resilient, then moved into the role of vice president, resilient business. Jim believes that everyone who profits from the flooring industry should be part of the solution and he’s making sure that he leaves no stone unturned in getting the support FCEF needs to succeed.

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Chicago Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The Loop Apartments Average 1-Bedroom Rental Price: $2,235 OneEleven Year Built: 2014 Number of Units: 525 Rent: $1,737-$11,808 Highlights: OneEleven takes luxury living to the next level with top-of-the-line kitchens (think range hoods and duotone cabinetry), wide-plank and stone flooring, and spa-like bathrooms.

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