Paul Guth, most recently president of iQ, is now chief executive officer. Jim Mackall, iQ’s vice president of sales has been promoted to president of the firm.

Annual gains in spending for improvements and repairs to owner-occupied homes are expected to be modestly higher in 2021 compared to last year.

While housing starts ended the year on a strong note, rising lumber prices and increasing regulatory cost concerns could affect future production.

The updated course teaches the student the basics of natural stone including history, uses, how it is quarried, how it is fabricated, how it is installed, how to select natural stone, how to maintain the stone, and how to avoid problems with natural stone, including engineered Quartz products. 

Uzin Utz North America announced the addition of Kristin Tytus as CRM administrator.

The World Floor Covering Association and CCA Global Partners jointly announce Jim Aaron as the executive director of the Floor Covering Education Foundation.

Higher home prices stemming from rising lumber and other building material costs as well as a lack of inventory due to a shortage of buildable lots offset solid demand for new home sales in December.

Schönox HPS North America marks its 10-year anniversary in 2021, pointing toward the June Surfaces event in Las Vegas as the high point of celebrations planned throughout the year.

With a renewed focus on these rooms, the industry projects a tailwind of big interior projects, including indoor kitchen remodels.