Laticrete will be highlighting three of its products--257 Titanium, Permacolor Select, and Hydro Ban Board--at The International Surfaces Event (TISE).

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the acceptance of American Tile, Premier Tile and Marble, and Della Maggiore Tile and Stone to its Five Star Contractor program.

C/F Data Systems announced the release of the latest version of its flagship construction accounting software, Structure Blue.

Bostik recently completed its previously announced acquisition of XL Brands on January 2.

iQ Power Tools will introduce accessories for its dry-cut tile saw designed to cut ceramic, porcelain, marble and stone at TISE 2018.

Porter-Cable recently announced new cordless and corded table top tile saws.

Fishman Flooring Solutions has named Rob Hoffman regional manager for its Midwest Region.

FCICA continues its live online educational series with a webinar on January 18, “Vetting an Inspector’s Qualifications.”

Steve Taylor, who joined Custom Building Products in 1990 as a technical director, is retiring after nearly 30 years of service. Floor Trends recently chatted with Steve to get his takeaways from his exemplary career and his forward look for the industry.

Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased five points to a level of 74 in December.