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Informa PLC, owner and operator of Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is excited to announce that after nearly 25 years in the making, the 2026 edition of the show will be held in New York City. Greenbuild will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from October 20 to 23, 2026 (expo, October 21st and 22nd).

The Materials & Methods Standards Association (MMSA) invites all National Tile Contractor Association (NTCA) members to attend the MMSA Technical Conference 2025, hosted at Tile Solutions Plus (TSP).

The keynote speaker pointed out that the majority of businesses spend 98% of training time on technical skills and only 2% on soft skills such as empathy and rapport building -- and outlined reasons this statistic needs to change.

Houzz Inc., the leading all-in-one software platform for construction and design, recently released the Q4 2025 Houzz U.S. Renovation Barometer. The report shows strengthened optimism among construction professionals following a significant rebound in business activity. Meanwhile, businesses in the architectural and design services sector (hereafter referred to as “design”) remain moderately optimistic for the final quarter of the year despite a modest slowdown in recent activity.

NeoCon, the premier platform for commercial interiors innovation and connection, announced that its Call for Programming will open on October 30, 2025. Taking place at The Mart in Chicago, IL, from June 8th to 10th, with a new Preview Day on Sunday, June 7th, NeoCon invites leading voices, industry disruptors and forward-thinking design experts to submit Continuing Education Units (CEUs), workshops and NeoCon Talks proposals for the 57th edition.

 The Kitchen & Bath Business Show (KBIS), scheduled for February 17 to 19, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, has announced a brand-new program to spotlight exhibitor excellence: Innovation Hour, a fast-paced, design-forward “show + tell” session that highlights emerging materials, product features and design details that are quietly shaping the future of kitchen and bath spaces.

TEC Specialty Products, a leading manufacturer of flooring preparation and installation solutions, announced that Eric Daliere has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Eric brings more than two decades of leadership experience across flooring, building products and private equity portfolio companies, including his tenure as CEO of Tarkett North America and Tarkett Sports where he delivered sustained growth, operational transformation and market innovation. 

A group from Women Who Rock traveled to Italy with the intent to experience, learn and amplify.

John Harper, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Rita Kampalath, Chief Sustainability Officer for the County of Los Angeles, will take Greenbuild’s stage on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. PT.