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MIA Releases 2014 Benchmarking Survey
Stone Update
APRIL 2, 2015
More than 200 North American fabricators offer vital information on the dimensional-stone and slab-materials industry. Featured Latest News
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Latest home design trends from AIA survey
JG Kitchens
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Here’s what they’re seeing now in the way of features and spaces homeowners are interested in, based on the latest Architects Institute of America (AIA) member survey. Architects are great sources for home design trend spotting. They see what’s coming up months and years before anyone else, given how much planning is done pre-construction.
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Houzz Landscaping Survey – What’s Hot in Outdoor Living!
JG Kitchens
APRIL 17, 2018
It’s time to take the party outside, according to the Houzz Landscaping Survey,* which found that more than half of homeowners spend more time entertaining outside following landscaping projects (51%). Houzz survey of more than 750 U.S. I’m at Salone del Mobile this week, so here’s some insight on outdoor entertaining from Houzz.
Houzz Landscaping Survey – What’s Hot in Outdoor Living!
JG Kitchens
APRIL 17, 2018
It’s time to take the party outside, according to the Houzz Landscaping Survey,* which found that more than half of homeowners spend more time entertaining outside following landscaping projects (51%). Houzz survey of more than 750 U.S. I’m at Salone del Mobile this week, so here’s some insight on outdoor entertaining from Houzz.
Last Chance to Participate in the Free Fabricator Benchmarking Survey Underway
StoneDimensions
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has released the 6th annual MIA Fabricator Benchmarking Survey. The free survey is made possible by grants received from Cosentino USA, KOHLER CO., Participation in the survey is available to all fabricators in North America. The survey is confidential and every participating company receives a customized report comparing their firm with firms of similar size and provides suggestions for improving profitability.
What You Should Know About Perimeter Surveying
Kitchen and Residential Design
OCTOBER 9, 2017
via Perimeter surveying is one of those subjects that you probably know very little about as it is not something which often affects you. However, it is something that you are likely to need one day and for that reason alone it is worth knowing what a perimeter survey is and why it is important. In fact there are several types of land survey which you should know about. An important part of a perimeter survey includes a detailed topographic survey.
Take Stagetecture Reader Survey: Free Copy of My Ebook
Stagetecture
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Take Our Stagetecture Reader Survey & Enter for a Free Copy of 111 Simple Tips Ebook. The Stagetecture Reader Survey is only valid October 16th – October 31, 2014 . Fill out the survey, submit, and your email will be entered to win an ebook. (I The post Take Stagetecture Reader Survey: Free Copy of My Ebook appeared first on. HomeTipsEbook.com Inspiration comments fall opinion poll readers stagetecture survey
Construction Companies Planning to Move to Cloud Technology Solutions, Finds Survey
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 17, 2015
On Center's Software's 2015 Construction Industry Survey found significant activity surrounding movement to cloud technologies, with integration, collaboration, communication and error
New MIA Fab Survey Deadline: Nov. 15
Stone Update
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Sixth-annual study provides industry benchmark and allows anonymous comparisons with similar-sized fabrication companies. Featured Associations News
MIA Fabricator Performance Survey Opens Oct. 1
Stone Update
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
Sixth-annual study provides industry benchmark and allows anonymous comparisons with similar-sized fabrication companies. Featured Associations News
Vote for Your CTDA Supplier of the Year!
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
MARCH 12, 2014
This survey will only take 5 minutes of your time and you may complete the survey for multiple supplier nominees CTDA will again be honoring domestic and international supplier(s) who provide the most value to our distributor members and the ceramic tile and stone industry. The supplier(s) of the year will be announced at Coverings in Las Vegas. Click Here to cast your ballot and recognize your most valuable supplier(s) by March 15th.
Housing Harley Davidson
Diary of a Tile Addict
JULY 10, 2018
So it is some accolade for UK-based CTD Architectural Tiles that it has recently completed its second Harley Davidson garage in Manchester, England; a project developed in collaboration with Focus Architecture and Surveying. The new Harley-Davidson showroom in Manchester, England.
If You Don’t Know Your Numbers, You Don’t Know Your Business
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
APRIL 26, 2016
As of today, PPG has not received the CTDA PROFIT Survey from your company. The due date for the CTDA PROFIT Survey has been extended to April 30. The 2016 CTDA PROFIT Survey provides two key sets of numbers that you can’t get anywhere else: 1. Profit Planning Group independently conducts this survey for CTDA. To access the survey, click here. CTDA Wants You To Know. CTDA Home | Contact Us.
Bathroom Remodel Trends: A Houzz Study
The Tile Doctor
JUNE 30, 2020
A recent survey of over 7,000 homeowners, from Houzz discusses the trends and motivations for redoing a bathroom. Thinking about upgrading your bathroom? Youand#39;re not alone! General
Architects Share Top Kitchen & Bath Trends — From Forbes.com
JG Kitchens
MARCH 27, 2019
Every quarter, the American Institute of Architects surveys its member architects and shares their findings in a survey. Outdoor kitchens topped the architect survey’s most wanted list. This most recent release focuses on two of my favorite topics: Kitchens and baths. Here is an article I wrote for Forbes.com sharing their results. A few of them might surprise you! They surprised me. Photo courtesy: Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet ).
Employees Are Happier and More Productive in LEED Green Buildings
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Employees who work in LEED-certified green buildings are healthier, happier, and more productive compared to employees in conventional and non-LEED buildings, according to a new survey published
Contents - 2015 Tile: The Natural Choice
The Tile Council of North America Blog
MAY 1, 2015
Tile: The Natural Choice An overview of ceramic tile's performance and sustainability-related attributes. Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems.
Contents - 2015 Tile: The Natural Choice
The Tile Council of North America Blog
MAY 1, 2015
CONTENTS. Tile: The Natural Choice An overview of ceramic tile's performance and sustainability-related attributes. Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems.
Datumate's Aerial Mapping and 3D Modeling Solution for Field Construction Sites Now Available Online
The A to Z of Building
JUNE 6, 2017
Datumate, provider of the innovative, aerial photogrammetry solutions that are digitizing traditional construction and land surveying, announced today that its DatuSite™ suite - an aerial
Top Designers and Architects Speak: What’s In and Out in Home Design Trends for 2018
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Research firm Surveys & Forecasts, LLC took the responses and tabulated them to find out what home design trends will dominate in 2018, what 2017 trends are on the way out and the most common mistakes clients make when redesigning a space. Image: Toledano Architects The most surprising findings in the survey is that minimalism, which has been a favorite look for so long, is out. Ready to access the design hive mind?
LIXIL Announces Completion of INVERTED HOUSE’s Construction in Taiki-Cho Hokkaido
The A to Z of Building
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
The LIXIL JS Foundation (located in Koto-ku, Tokyo; president: Yoichiro Ushioda), which facilitates surveys and research related to the housing and building materials industries as well as supporting
REMODELING Cost vs. Value Report Highlights
JG Kitchens
JANUARY 23, 2018
To see the geographic cost vs. value averages and get more information on the survey results, visit www.costvsvalue.com.Are you planning a remodeling project in 2018? If so, REMODELING Magazine’s latest Cost vs. Value Report will be helpful in deciding where to put your money and what it’s likely to yield in increased home value.
Bringing a Touch of Luxury to Bathrooms
Kitchen and Residential Design
MAY 7, 2019
A recent survey from Lightstream reports that 37 percent of homeowners indicated they are planning to remodel their bathrooms in 2019, edging out kitchen remodels, which 31 percent of respondents said was a priority. Twenty-seven percent of those surveyed said personalization was their primary reason for investing in a renovation.
Homebuying Trends in 2016
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
OCTOBER 13, 2016
In a recent survey, home buyers believe now is a good time to buy and are trending towards traditional rather than modern designs. The survey, sponsored by Electrolux, was conducted by John Burns Real Estate Consulting, LLC, an Irvine, CA-based firm that provides research and consulting services to the housing industry. Taken nationwide, this survey asked 22,000 new home shoppers of their expectations, fears, motivations, attitudes, products, brands and design preferences.
Crossville, Inc. Wins CTDA Supplier of the Year Award
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
APRIL 29, 2014
The winner of this award is selected based on the results of a survey completed by CTDA’s Distributor members. Congratulations to Crossville, Inc. on winning the second annual CTDA Supplier of the Year award! Members rate up to three suppliers each on the following criteria: leadership, marketing, training, technology, communication, policies, and product shipment and support. Congratulations again to Crossville on their well deserved award! Industry Insights
Urban Planning Methodology to Develop Cities with Reduced Seismic Risk
The A to Z of Building
MARCH 14, 2018
A research team belonging to the Research Group on Earthquake Engineering at School of Land Surveying, Geodesy and Mapping Engineering of UPM are aiming to figure out what types of buildings have
Goodbye, Ranch! America Has a New Favorite Home Style
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
APRIL 6, 2018
According to a recent survey by real estate website Trulia , Millennials, who are buying their first homes, have tipped the scale in favor of the new winner: the craftsman bungalow. More than half (52 percent) of surveyed Millennials, between the ages of 18 and 34, picked the craftsman-style home as their favorite, while 52 percent of participants aged 55 and up preferred the ranch style. Image: Cornerstone Architects What do you think about Trulia’s survey results?
REMODELING Cost vs. Value Report Highlights
JG Kitchens
JANUARY 23, 2018
To see the geographic cost vs. value averages and get more information on the survey results, visit www.costvsvalue.com.Are you planning a remodeling project in 2018? If so, REMODELING Magazine’s latest Cost vs. Value Report will be helpful in deciding where to put your money and what it’s likely to yield in increased home value.
Eliant Homebuyers' Choice Awards Competition 2015 Honors Builders who Delivered Best Customer Experience
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 30, 2015
and Canadian homebuilders who provided their customers with the best purchase and ownership experiences -- according to surveyed homebuyers -- have been honored in the 2015 Eliant Homebuyers'
Which DIY Projects are Most Likely to Go Over Budget and Why?
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 26, 2019
While homeowners typically take on DIY projects to save money, it turns out that many of them are breaking their fixer-upper budgets and spending much more than they planned, according to a recent survey by Porch. The highest percentage of survey respondents named these as the projects in which they went over budget.
Intel Builds Model Home Using Smart Home Technology
The A to Z of Building
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Released today, Intel’s Architecting the Future of the Smart Home 2025 survey reveals that there is a gap between the reality of today’s connected home and expectations for the smart home
In the Fabric’s Path: Orna Shahar’s Spiral Quilt
Margaret Almon Mosaics
JULY 18, 2015
” I imagine the idea of surveying the land in the service of beauty. In the Fabric’s Path Quilt by Orna Shahar, Pennsylvania Quilt Extravaganza, XXI, 2014. Photo by Wayne Stratz. In the Fabric’s Path was one of my favorites at the 2014 Pennsylvania Quilt Extravaganza.
LIXIL JS Foundation Conducts Theme-Based Architectural Competition to Review Sustainable Housing Technology
The A to Z of Building
JULY 28, 2016
The LIXIL JS Foundation (located in Koto-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson: Yoko Ushioda), which facilitates surveys and research related to the housing and building materials industries as well as supporting
Cost to Build a Home
The Armchair Builder
JANUARY 30, 2015
The National Association of Home Builders periodically surveys professional builders to find out what it costs them to build a home. This survey gives average house costs for new single family homes constructed across different states in the U.S. Is there an easy way to determine the cost to build a home? The numbers are [.]. Build Your Own Home Owner-Builder
Bathroom Remodel Trends: A Houzz Study
The Tile Doctor
MAY 13, 2015
A recent survey of over 7,000 homeowners, from Houzz discusses the trends and motivations for redoing a bathroom. Thinking about upgrading your bathroom? You’re not alone! The answers might surprise you. One of the most surprising statistics is the amount of homeowners that are opting out of a tub completely. Design Examples bathroom remodel
NKBA Top Kitchen Design Trends
JG Kitchens
JUNE 23, 2015
My professional group, the National Kitchen & Bath Association, compiled a pretty cool trend survey. If you’d like to see these trends illustrated and with designer commentary, please visit my latest Pinterest Board on the survey. Here are the kitchen findings: Clean with an overall contemporary feeling European-styled cabinets Multiples of appliances in one kitchen (e.g.,
Outdoor Kitchen and Living Space Trends – From Forbes.com
JG Kitchens
APRIL 17, 2019
The American Institute of Architects’ most recent survey put outdoor kitchens at the top of homeowners’ project wish lists. I thought it would be interesting to explore how they’re designing and equipping these spaces, and their related outdoor “living rooms.” ” Here’s that they shared in an article I wrote for Forbes.com , with some great project pics for inspiration. What are you doing in your outdoor living spaces?
Catalina and CTaSC Announces the Release of the 2013 Stone Report
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JULY 8, 2013
The important home center channel sources directly, however, independent importers and distributors primarily sell to other retailers and installers, according to a survey by Ceramic Tile And Stone Consulting. The CTaSC survey provides data and information on the sales and markets for stone product importers, fabricators, and stone product manufacturers. Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) Announces the Release of the.
University of California, Berkeley's NEST WE GROW Wins 4th LIXIL International University Architectural Competition
The A to Z of Building
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
The LIXIL JS Foundation (located in Koto-ku, Tokyo; president: Yoichiro Ushioda), which facilitates surveys and research related to the housing and building materials industries as well as supporting
DIY Disagreements: These Home Improvement Projects are Most Likely to Cause Fights With Your Significant Other
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 20, 2019
A recent survey by Porch reveals that DIY projects can cause disagreements among couples (to put it mildly), and some of these arguments can get quite heated. Below are the DIY projects most likely to cause disagreements and the percentage of survey respondents who admitted they did indeed fight either before, during, or after, the project.
ASD Continues to Rank in Upper Categories for Making Solar Power More Accessible to Homeowners
The A to Z of Building
AUGUST 20, 2014
American Solar Direct (ASD), a leading residential solar energy provider in California, increased its ranking 10 spots from 2013 to 2014 according to an annual survey conducted by Solar Power World
Burgin Construction Once Again in Top 1%
Burgin Construction
MAY 16, 2017
According to Remodeling Magazine, “In order to participate, companies had to submit all of their customers from 2016 to be surveyed via GuildQuality’s independent, multi-touch survey process. GuildQuality then selected a random sample of customers to survey based on the company’s volume. Each year the Remodeling 550 list is compiled by Remodeling Magazine.
Where can you attend an event with four of the top associations in your field collaborating on the major issues facing our industry?
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
You are part of an association that represents your needs and provides you with Education and Certification Programs that include of Online Education, Webinars, Tile Training in a Box, Color/Shade Variation Program, and CCTS Certification The CTDA Dealer Blog, Membership Directory, Profit Report comparison with the industry averages, and Employee Compensation Surveys are also available to you.
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