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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 company is a current member of the NTCA Five-Star contractor group of elite tile installation contractors.

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Picco Group receives 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award

Floor Covering News

The floor-to-ceiling walls are made from Blanc Absolute Marble. Picco’s considerations for material extraction and handling, cubic geometry studies, stone engineering, installation and fabrication proved intrinsic to meeting the delicate project requirements and high standards. Western Tile & Marble Contractors Redmond, Wash.

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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.

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