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The Magnificent Mosaics of Khirbat Al-Mafjar

Tile+Mosaic

During the first half of the eighth century CE, near the ancient city of Jericho, in what is now called the Palestinian Territories near Israel, magnificent mosaic floors were created for the audience hall and the baths (hammam) of a palace, now known as "Hisham's Palace." See his recent projects on the Behance Network.

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up. Changing the rules.

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It’s Done! The Making of the Heath Building.

Heath Ceramics

Heath San Francisco opened its doors in 2012, with the tile factory in full-swing by 2013. Similarly, people in the viewing court turn one way to see bread being made, another to see tile being made and mounted. It’s hundreds of people working in dozens of trades.

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People Making A Difference 2021

Floor Covering News

The list includes familiar names to the flooring industry—executives and CEOs—as well as those flying under the radar and even some with no connection to flooring. Two individuals who have played a key role in the flooring industry are Barbara Stroup and Lori Kisner, managing partners of Market Maker Events (MME).

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People Making A Difference 2021

Floor Covering News

The list includes familiar names to the flooring industry—executives and CEOs—as well as those flying under the radar and even some with no connection to flooring. Two individuals who have played a key role in the flooring industry are Barbara Stroup and Lori Kisner, managing partners of Market Maker Events (MME).