ISFA Announces 2023 Award Winners

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) announced the winners of the 2023 ISFA Awards. The program honors excellence in application design, fabrication and installation of projects using manufactured surfacing materials. Projects submitted must employ the designated surfacing material and meet the ISFA minimum standards for the material. In addition, the … Read more

Corian Design Announces Fabricator Webinar Series

Corian® Design announced the schedule for a technical webinar series, Beneath the Surface, focusing on tips and techniques to benefit the fabricator community. Hosted by the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), the live, three-part series will include sessions in December of 2023 as well as in January and March of … Read more

PhiusCon Joins Greenbuild International Conference + Expo in 2024

Phius, the non-profit organization committed to decarbonization in the built environment will integrate its annual conference, PhiusCon, into the Greenbuild International Conference + Expo in 2024 to expand the reach of passive building education. On November 12-15, 2024, Greenbuild will take place in Philadelphia, PA, and will feature hundreds of … Read more

Antolini Inaugurates a Photovoltaic System

Important new efforts on the topic of sustainability have been promoted by Antolini, as confirmed by Alberto Antolini, CEO, while presenting the recently inaugurated photovoltaic system, “We have embraced the challenge of a sustainable future, and the photovoltaic panels are just the beginning. Our constant dedication to respecting Mother Nature … Read more

Greenbuild Presents New White Paper

More than a quarter of global investors say that environment, social and governance (ESG) is central to their investment thesis: ESG-focused institutional investment is expected to reach $33.9 trillion by 2026. Building operations, because of their resource intensity and connection to human health, have long represented an avenue for realizing … Read more

Cosentino Introduces Dekton Ukiyo

Cosentino, a producer of sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, introduced Dekton® Ukiyo, a new textured collection that features linear fluting and offers livable luxury with the durability of Dekton. Created in collaboration with the internationally recognized high-end interior and product designer, Claudia Afshar, the collection is available in ready-to-install … Read more

NSI Introduces Updated Silica & Slab Safety Certificate

The Natural Stone Institute has introduced the newly-updated Silica & Slab Safety Certificate. This online certificate consists of seventeen courses focused on preventing silicosis, safe slab handling, and creating a safety program. The updated certificate can be completed in 4-6 hours. The certificate includes videos, course readings, and tests. Videos … Read more

NBMDA’s University of Innovative Distribution Celebrates 30 Years

The North American Building Material Distribution Association’s (NBMDA) University of Innovative Distribution (UID) will be held on March 11-14, 2024, in Indianapolis, marking its 30th consecutive year of uniting the rising stars within wholesale distribution for four intensive days of learning and networking. UID is a concentrated educational program focused … Read more

7 Valuable Things We’ve Learned From Visiting Successful Countertop Shops

By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Over the last 18+ years, we’ve had many amazing opportunities to visit countertop shops. Whether it’s through a tour associated with an industry event or visiting our own awesome customers, we’re always happy to see just how creative fabricators are getting with the way they … Read more

UofCTS Tile & Stone Offers Online Sales & Installation Training Courses

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) provides Online Tile And Stone Sales and Installation Courses designed to increase the employee’s knowledge and skills in order to increase the profits of the company and to avoid costly problems. The list price for UofCTS Online Tuitions is $150 per tuition … Read more