The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announces significant growth in its Regional Training and Workshop programs, with expanded offerings and a growing number of host partners across the U.S. In 2025, NTCA will provide a record number of Regional Trainings and Workshops - over 300 - held in key locations nationwide.
The National Tile Contractors Association announced its final educational programs for 2024, featuring 15 workshops and four regional training sessions across 11 states in December. The free events, led by NTCA technical trainers offer hands-on learning opportunities ranging from three-hour workshops to full-day intensive training sessions.
Carpet & Tile Warehouse, in collaboration with Women in Tile, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), and the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), is hosting an all-female Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test on March 5-8, 2025.
This year’s awards, announced at the Total Solutions Plus conference in Boston, celebrate Juan “Junior” Mercado from Christian Brothers Flooring & Interiors as the Commercial Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year and Jeff Occhipinti from Columbia River Tile & Stone as the Residential Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year.
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.
Two tile companies and one wood manufacturer announce the addition of new team members. Read on for Floor Trends & Installation's round-up of recent arrivals and changes in flooring business and sales.
The National Tile Contractors Association's (NTCA) August tour will span 10 states and offer a comprehensive series of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings for industry professionals.