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The Flooring Sustainability Summit has announced its 2026 Architecture & Design Awards Program, marking the second year of the initiative and expanding recognition of the projects, people and firms advancing sustainability through flooring and surface design. Building on its inaugural year, the 2026 program introduces two new honors, Person of the Year and Architectural/Design Firm of the Year, broadening the program beyond project recognition to celebrate individual leadership and firm-wide commitment to sustainable design.

Sika® is introducing SikaBond®-5700, a resilient flooring adhesive designed for the interior installation of luxury vinyl tile, luxury vinyl plank, vinyl sheet goods (heterogeneous/homogeneous), fiberglass backed sheet vinyl, carpet tile, rubber flooring, and more for residential and commercial applications. 

Schluter-Systems, a leader in innovative tile installation solutions, introduces MyDesign, a new customization program that allows customers to personalize select Schluter profiles, corner pieces and Shelf models.

Martin Bermudez, PE, CHMM, CEMSLA has been brought on as ISFA's safety, regulatory & compliance director, a critical role supporting the association’s national licensing standard and safety initiatives.

Skills Ontario is excited to welcome 2,000+ competitors competing in over 75 different skilled trade and technology contests.

Louisville Tile Distributors will host a Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its brand-new location serving the West Michigan design and construction community on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

In an effort to strengthen relationships and build new connections across the tile industry, the National Tile Contractors Association partnered with Custom Building Products to host a Happy Hour during Coverings 2026.

Seasoned business consultant Ed Young will lead an interactive discussion among fabricators about financial best business practices at a Stone Industry Education event next week hosted by Pacific Shore Stones at its Olive Branch, MS, facility.

Luigi Di Geso, president and CEO of MAPEI North America, has been awarded the National Tile Contractors Association’s (NTCA) prestigious Joe A. Tarver Service to the Industry Award for 2026.

The now enlarged facility features state-of-the-art office and laboratory space and is strategically located near the second-largest Laticrete manufacturing plant -- a key hub for its U.S. operations.