From April 4 to 7, 2017, Ceramics of Italy will bring one of the largest international contingents to Orlando for the 28th edition of Coverings -- the largest tile and stone exhibition in North America.

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular “Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification” course. The U.S. and Canadian versions of this course were updated, as well as the Spanish version.

M S International, Inc. (MSI) will introduce a wide variety of cutting-edge collections, including porcelain, ceramic, quartz, and recycled glass, at booths #3880 and #4080 at Coverings. The event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from April 4 to 7, 2017.

Motawi Tileworks has announced it will offer three tile glazing workshops this spring. On three upcoming Saturdays -- April 8, May 13 and June 10 -- guests will be invited to hand-glaze a tile using the bulb-glazing technique that Motawi has been using since its inception.

Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition in North America, will feature over 65 sessions in the 2017 conference program.

Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional, commercial flooring contractors, recently announced the recipients of the network's Member and Supplier Awards, which were recognized at the organization's 2017 annual conference.

Commercial floor and textile care expert milliCare is offering grants for professionals interested in pursuing the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).