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AIA Selects Recipients for the 2019 Institute Honor Awards for Interior Architecture

January 17, 2019

The AIA is recognizing nine projects.

What's in store for Chinese quartz?

Now that the tariffs have been set, and different duties are expected to hit the market, stone industry members react to the changes that 2019 will bring in the quartz market

Jason Kamery

January 16, 2019

Late in 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative released a list of approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that will be subject to additional tariffs. Starting in September of last year, the tariffs were set for 10%, on top of other antidumping and countervailing duties, and in the New Year will be increased to 25%.

Board and volunteers discuss current trends in the marketplace.

Looking to the Future of the stone industry

James Hieb

January 16, 2019

Trade associations are similar to private businesses in that success is largely driven by having a good product, great people and an attentive ear to the needs of your customers (or in our case, members). How do you measure a year in the life of an association? Here are a few ways we can try.

New Acquisition Expands Availability of MasterSpec to Design, Construction

January 7, 2019

Deltek acquires AIA’s strategic partner and product developer Avitru.

Stone Fabricator Market Forecast for 2019

The general consensus for a group of fabricators who were recently polled for Stone World’s annual Purchasing Plan Survey is optimistic, with many expecting sales to grow in the coming year

Jennifer Richinelli

January 7, 2019

Every January, Stone World reports the statistics found in a purchasing plan survey conducted by the Clear Seas Research Department at BNP Media (Stone World’s parent company), and the results for 2019 are encouraging. The survey polled fabricators from diverse-sized shops based throughout the U.S..

MAPEI Extends International Presence to East Africa

January 3, 2019

The office increases MAPEI’s reach in the growing African and the Middle Eastern construction industries.

Buy 3 UofCTS Tuitions and Get the 4th for Free

December 28, 2018

Offer good through January 11, 2019.

Florim USA Receives TVA Carbon Reduction Award

December 20, 2018

The award recognizes businesses that recorded the lowest carbon emission rates in 2017.

2019 AIA Gold Medal Awarded to Lord Richard Rogers, Hon. FAIA

December 10, 2018

The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Lord Richard Rogers, Hon. FAIA, with the 2019 Gold Medal.

GranQuartz Acquires Regent Stone Products

December 10, 2018

GranQuartz, a leading supplier of tools and equipment to stone fabricators and concrete professionals across the U.S., has announced the acquisition of Regent Stone Products, a well-respected stone tooling supplier and industry innovator.