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NTCA names Brookes president, 2020 Tile Person of the Year

Floor Covering News

Brookes left the United Kingdom for San Francisco in 1994, where he started work for a masonry company as superintendent and, in 1997, obtained a California State License for Masonry (C29) and Tile (C54). The post NTCA names Brookes president, 2020 Tile Person of the Year appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Bostik to aid NFCAP nationwide training

Floor Covering News

Bostik will partner with The National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program (NFCAP) to aid in the group’s nationwide training program. Its goal is to set standards within the flooring industry by training a new generation of flooring tradesmen who ultimately become professionally certified. Wauwatosa, Wis.—Bostik

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These 3D-Printed Houses Can Be Printed Today and Move-In Ready Tomorrow – for Under $10K

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Tiny 3D-printed houses by Apis Cor This round tiny home built by San Francisco-based Apis Cor is only 400 square feet and costs $10,134. Curved walls, smart appliances, digital controls for disabled people and many standard finishes are some of the highlights. Image: Apis Cor 2. What do you think of these 3D-printed houses?

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Mohawk Group achieves WELL Health-Safety rating

Floor Covering News

As one of the first flooring manufacturers to earn this distinction after completing a rigorous review process, Mohawk Group is proud to lead with transparency and welcome customers and visitors back safely. The post Mohawk Group achieves WELL Health-Safety rating appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Glaze 101: Gettin’ Experimental

Heath Ceramics

hit the sales floors. Although all of our standard production pieces feature a range of variation in color, texture, and finish, these techniques are a great way to take that even further, featuring the even wilder, gorgeous side of one-of-a-kind. We’ve always got glaze on our minds over here. Still curious?

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Shipping to your Door Soon: Alexa-Enabled Amazon Prefab Homes

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Future Amazon prefab homes will feature the growing collection of Alexa voice tech and smart home innovation throughout the home’s floor plan. A home can be ordered online from a selection of standard floor plans or a custom design. An open floor plan allows for easy flow throughout the house. Ray Kappe 1.1.

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Inside Heath: Meet Neal

Heath Ceramics

A veteran of the UK ceramic industry, Neal learned about Heath on a vacation to San Francisco 5 years ago. Just as important is the development and management of everyone on the shop team and factory floor. It was going to take a lot of luck. And then, one day, luck found us, in the form of a Brit named Neal Beardmore.

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