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The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, a dedicated group of industry leaders who will guide the association through its next phase of growth and innovation.

Inventive design concepts produced by DIGroup Architecture (DIG), a leading design firm specializing in educational and recreational facilities, are central to the recent groundbreaking of a $30+ million modernization of the Physical Education Center (PECK) at Union College of Union County (UCNJ), for which the firm is serving as the Architect of Record.  

LATICRETE, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, announces expansions to its HYDRO BAN^® Shower System. New peel-and-stick sheet membrane accessories, modular shower pans, and preformed curbs make their debut. The new products are specifically designed to deliver streamlined waterproofing installation options for tile professionals and contractors.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year awards, recognizing two outstanding professionals for their exceptional craftsmanship, leadership, and commitment to the trade.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has introduced a new award, the NTCA Technical Committee Impact Award, to recognize individuals whose expertise, dedication, and volunteer contributions have made a lasting difference in the work of the NTCA Technical Committee and the NTCA Reference Manual.

Anatolia has officially expanded its Savannah, GA, distribution center, increasing the facility from 390,956 square feet to an additional 198,960 square feet, bringing the total footprint to 600,000 square feet (55,742 square meters). This growth underscores the company’s continued international expansion and reinforces Savannah as a strategic hub in its U.S. operations.

The annual Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards Ceremony returned to the Kentucky Exposition Center on October 23, 2025 to honor the year’s most outstanding residential and commercial hardscape projects. Contractors, producers and designers from across North America were recognized for their creativity, craftsmanship and contributions to advancing the industry.

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).

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.