Jim Olson, NTCA's assistant executive director since 2008, has been awarded the association's Ring of Honor for his exceptional leadership and 40-year dedication to the tile industry. Olson will receive the prestigious recognition at the Total Solutions Plus Awards Luncheon in Boston on October 28.

Celebrity designer Jennifer Farrell announced her latest project, I.C.E. House (Interconnected Changeable Environments), set in historic stone farmhouses amid French vineyards. The two-year multimedia experience, culminating in 2026, showcases an adaptable "home of tomorrow" concept blending ancient architecture with modern luxury design.

Following an October 4 pledge, Southwind Floors transported critical donations to Bristol Motor Speedway for Hurricane Helene relief. The 53-foot trailer, packed with water, winter clothing, and other essentials from Dalton and Chattanooga donors, arrived October 9, demonstrating strong regional support for storm victims.

Flooring America welcomed four members to its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council convenes multiple times throughout the year to guide senior management and influence the strategic direction of our programs. 

Sika will showcase its comprehensive grout solutions at Total Solutions Plus 2024. Visitors to Booth 518 will be able to see firsthand how the SikaTile solutions are designed to eliminate unwanted jobsite callbacks.  

Nineteen flooring manufacturers, including AHF Products, showcased a curated selection of products and met with architects and designers from the greater New York City area. 

AHF said it continues to produce ways to grow the Do It Best partnership and drive sales, such as putting together pallet buy specials, creating a national drop-ship program and looking to get products into their distribution centers.

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.

With the Federal Reserve beginning an easing of monetary policy and builder sentiment improving, single-family starts posted a modest gain in September while multifamily construction continued to weaken because of tight financing and an ongoing rise in completed apartments.

California lawmakers recently updated the state's carpet recycling program, which will take effect in January. The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is working to understand how the new requirements will impact its existing approved plan.