Housing in the United States needs considerable investment to address energy efficiency, accessibility, and disaster mitigation and recovery, according to a recent report by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has opened submissions and nominations for its 2023 National Awards. Featuring a refreshed format that offers broader inclusivity, the 2023 awards provide 24 opportunities for ASID members and non-members alike to be recognized with the Society’s highest merits.

The combination of an unsettled economy and high interest rates is causing investors and property owners to take a closer look at their plans for construction projects, according to AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker.

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will hold an Online Auction for "Wally the Gator," the 6’x4′ mosaic alligator-themed mural designed and installed by Joshua Nordstrom of Tierra Tile and Lee Callewaert of Dragonfly Tile and Stone Works from April 1-30, 2023.

We celebrate the first day of spring this week and with it a number of new hires were announced acrossed the flooring and design industries. 

The new software can save flooring contractors five to 15 hour per week, close 30 to 50 percent more business, and estimate a project in just three minutes. 

Marazzi Group CEO Mauro Vandini said Spain is Marazzi’s second home, with two state-of-the art factories.

A well-rounded schedule of events is on tap for Spring Market, providing business insights, trend reports, and networking opportunities led by industry experts.

A carefully considered staircase renovation might mean replacing newel posts, handrails, base rails, and spindles, with new parts. Check out top staircase trends for 2023. 

The Edison Awards is an annual competition honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation.