Remove 2016 Remove Industry Remove Natural Stone Remove Standards
article thumbnail

Industry associations ramp up training efforts

Floor Covering News

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. A number of these associations also offer certifications that give industry professionals added credibility.

article thumbnail

COVERINGS WELCOMES CHICAGO-AREA PARTNERS TO EXPAND CREATIVE PROGRAM

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

Chicago 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

COVERINGS WELCOMES CHICAGO-AREA PARTNERS TO EXPAND CREATIVE PROGRAM

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

Chicago 100
article thumbnail

CUSTOM Leads Sustainability Charge with Green Products

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Driven by environmental regulation, project specification and client demand, green building continues to double every three years according to the World Green Building Trends 2016 report by Dodge Data & Analytics. Green Building Council LEED certification and are compliant with other green building industry standards.

article thumbnail

MIA Technical Expertise Showcased at the Middle East Stone Show

StoneDimensions

Workshop: Sustainable Natural Stone Masterclass. Workshop: Thin Veneer Stone Masterclass. Workshop: Stone Care Masterclass. The sustainability class highlighted the recently published ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone and Natural Stone Council, NSC 373 Chain of Custody standards.

Stone 40
article thumbnail

Tile Industry 2013: Primed for Recovery

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s Ceramic tile manufacturers and marketers will benefit from these trends, since this sector is more reliant on the builder and commercial markets than other floor coverings industry leaders.”.

Industry 100