As I am sitting on the train heading home to New Jersey after spending a day at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York City, I am thankful that I have such an interesting job.

The Ultimate Stone & Tile Experience -- the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards celebrate creativity and technical know-how in the use of tile and stone in residential and commercial projects.

Following a successful debut at the Interior Design Show in Toronto, Canada, earlier this year, the company will be exhibiting at the Fuori Salone 2013 in Milan this coming April.

The new warranty began February 1 and covers Silestone surfaces that have been purchased from an authorized Silestone installer or dealer and have been permanently installed in a single-family residence.

Halabi and Rocks are taking the slots vacated by members, Mitch Hires, owner of Construction Resources in Atlanta, GA and Gus Blume, owner of Blume’s Solid Surfaces in Pittsburgh, PA,

“Blue Hawaii,” “Tangerine Orange,” “Limeade,” “Pretty in Pink,” “Lemonade,” “Ruby Slippers,” “Candied Apple” and “Purple Haze” will continue to add unique design enhancements to Laticrete Spectralock Pro Premium Grout and Laticrete Spectralock Pro Grout applications.

Mapei has just introduced a complete line of care and maintenance products that will add to the durability of these types of floor covering installations in the Americas.

After a two-year construction project, the Palomar Medical Center West in Escondido, CA, has brought a breath of fresh air to the medical facility.

Recently, I attended Total Solutions Plus, the annual conference held by the National Contractors Association (NTCA), Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA)

After years of planning, the Asia Society Texas Center finally has a strong presence in Houston’s museum district with a new home featuring German limestone