The annual trade show offered attendees a window into the latest design and color trends in ceramics as well as the newest advancements in sustainable production and cutting-edge technologies.

No doubt Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels (GPTP) are the future, but it would seem the future is now. Chris Rachel, owner, Superior Home Solutions, provides a quick list of what you need to know before adding large-format tile to your flooring installation repertoire. 

Bryce, Blake, and Madison are Nemo Tile + Stone's new large-format porcelain tile collections. 

Artivo Surfaces, the Transom Capital-backed parent company of Virginia Tile, Galleher, and Trinity Hardwood, is acquiring Tom Duffy Company, a strategic move that significantly strengthens Artivo’s position as a market leader in the tile and flooring industry.

CTEF’s Academic Director Scott Carothers urges tile setters to check the label and points out two of the most critical pieces of information to confirm prior to an installation.

Coverings, the largest showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America, has announced Coverings 2025 registration with early-bird registration perks, competitive hotel rates and award opportunities.

Lunada Bay Tile has introduced three new colorways to its Tommy Bahama glass mosaic collection: Fujisan, Lucky Bay, and Motuo. 

Panariagroup USA has unveiled its new Playlist ceramic tile collection, featuring geometric patterns in 3x12 and 8x8 formats across 12 color options.

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, will host three international delegation tours and an NKBA Global Connect Pavillion.

Builders are getting increasingly concerned about affordability hurdles ahead for most buyers.

The advisory council meets periodically throughout the year to advise senior management and help shape the direction of programs developed by the flooring retailer cooperative.

Walker Zanger Studio Cement is a vibrant collection that offers striking patterns and a complementary color palette at a budget-friendly price point. 

Subtle plank enhancements create a sense of authenticity for these wood-look floors.

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Sommer joins Del Sol Food with more than 16 years of experience in finance and accounting.

PepsiCo says the acquisition will complement its portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings.

The collaboration between Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures is available today and expected to reach consumers in early 2025.

The acquisition aligns seamlessly with Amass Brands Group's overarching strategy to expand its presence in key segments of the spirits market.

The 2023 Sustainability Report outlines Fresh Del Monte’s progress toward its long-term environmental and social goals.

During her tenure as vice president of customer and community, Hughes was instrumental in nearly doubling the organization's revenue.

Situated on 15 acres, the 178,000-sq.-ft. facility maintains 32-ft. clear heights, 29 loading docks, 236 parking spaces and 116,000 sq. ft. of freezer space.

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Houzz's 2024 study reveals nearly half of pet owners prioritize their animals when renovating, and flooring was the most popular upgrade.

The new flooring solutions pair on-trend designs with functionality at a smart price point.

The Quiet Edit carpet tile collection from Tarkett comes in four design options with a focus on sustainability. 

Couristan has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of Len Andolino as President.

BNP Media, the parent company of Floor Trends & Installation, moved to a 5,000-square-foot office in downtown Birmingham, Michigan, embracing a hybrid work model. The remodeled space features wood-look LVT by Shaw Contract and textural carpet by Interface for a hospitality-inspired feel. 

 The California carpet recycling rate was 35% for the year 2023 and reached 41% in Q1 2024, pulling even with the statewide recycling rate for all materials. This annual rate is an 83% increase over 2019’s rate despite economic and operational challenges that have created significant headwinds.

Veteran flooring installer and trainer Robert Varden offers tips on selecting and installing the right underlayment for your soft-surface flooring.   

AB 863 will replace the current carpet recycling program, which has consistently met state goals, with a complicated new program that is both untested, unproven, and more costly, said The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), which opposes the measure. See previous coverage here. 

The new collection is inspired by the countryside and includes eight distinct patterns. 

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announced the retirement of Richard Turner, director of technical services, and the appointment of Darrell Hagan as the new director of technical and programs. 

Couristan will open a 2,659-square-foot showroom in the IHFC building at High Point Market, celebrating its grand opening on October 27. The mid-century modern space showcases high-end handmade rugs and designer-driven residential broadloom products while honoring the company's 98-year history through a history wall display.

Constructed of premium materials, the collections will combine modern design and timeless appeal with innovative weaves, rich textures, and refined patterns, according to Steven Peykar, co-CEO and co-founder of Nourison Home.

Zeftron, a premium nylon 6 yarn system used to make commercial carpets, has released a new mobile app that allows designers to match and order yarn colors directly from their smartphones.

The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) will host its 23rd Annual Conference under the theme "Carpet Recycling: Riding the Sustainability Wave" at the Sea Bird Resort in Oceanside, California, May 20-21, 2025.  

Shaw Floors announces its new partnership with the American Kennel Club (AKC), broadening Shaw Floors’ exposure to pet owners nationwide. 

At the Starnet 2024 fall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, flooring industry veteran Robert Varden introduced Advanced Flooring Technology's (AFT) new commercial carpet installation certification program, designed for non-union contractors. The three-day program combines training and evaluation and focuses on pattern correction, adhesive application, and technical skills. 

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Non Destructive Testing (NDT) of materials and structures is one of the most common forms of quality control. The Nigerian infrastructure systems continue to deteriorate due to lack of integrity checks on some identified projects in both public and private sector. Analysis of various sectors in Nigeria revealed that there are abandon projects in building and constructions industry while majo...

This current article explores the possibility of adding aggregate (10 mm size) to sandcrete mixes in order to enhance the strength of the sandcrete blocks. Four different kinds of mixes were made; the first one was used as a reference without the addition of course aggregate, and in the remaining three, course aggregates were added in percentages of 5, 10 and 15% by volume of the reference m...

Mixed reality (MR) technology has attracted increasing interest in the architecture and construction industry since the commercial availability of head-mounted MR devices in 2016. With its ability of overlaying digital building models in real construction sites, building owners, architects, engineers, and contractors have quickly recognized the value of MR technology in on-site architectural...

This study is based on the use of palm kernel shells as aggregate in the manufacture of concrete. Several (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%) substitutions were used in the volume fraction of the aggregates. In order to evaluate the effect of this substitution, the mechanical properties at 7 and 28 days for compression was determine, 28 days for bending and then the physical properties of fresh and har...

This paper addresses the impact of using automated flagging devices in road construction instead of using construction workers. To examine the efficacy of automating this construction activity, a group of drivers with diverse characteristics/demographics was involved in the study. The diverse characteristics included gender, age, years of driving experience, and level of formal education (e....

Previous studies have shown that the obsidian pozzolana of the Sabaloka area processes a high pozzolana index. Therefore, it was chosen to study the effect of its curing condition and use of additives on the compressive strength of lime pozzolana mortar. The investigation revealed that the strength of pozzolana mortar is affected positively or increases with the curing condition (humidity, t...