Nate Hall, owner, The Enchanted Floorist, talks about overcoming addiction issues and tax trouble before building a successful installation business.

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) provides Online Tile And Stone Sales and Installation Courses designed to increase the employee's knowledge and skills in order to increase the profits of the company and to avoid costly problems.

In this challenging labor market and economy, the solid surface training program is a great way to train new hires who lack experience or diversify an existing business into new lines of work. 

The International Surface Event (TISE) kicks off January 31 and runs through February 2 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. This edition of the show has a full schedule of sessions with an even wider variety of education, focusing on certifications, demonstrations, trainings and products relevant to the flooring installation/contractor community. 

INSTALL, the North American leader in floorcovering installation training and certification, announces the appointment of David Gross as INSTALL Executive Director. Gross began his new position on December 1, 2022, upon the retirement of the organization’s previous executive director, John T. McGrath, Jr. who held the leadership role for 16 years.

February holds eight NTCA Workshops, two Regional Events and two Art Glass Panel trainings to enable you to up your game and expand your skills. 

The International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) just wrapped up two more certifications that combined both flooring installers and field managers.

The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) recently welcomed HMTX Industries as a new supporter to their growing list of flooring industry companies willing to step up and support the recruitment, scholarship and placement initiatives developed by the FCEF. 

The purpose of the conference was to update installers on the company’s scope of work, installation standards and health and safety protocols. 

Jon Namba, FCI's editorial director of installation and owner of Namba Services, will lead a discussion at The International Surface Event on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, on how education is changing the industry.