For the first time in more than 25 years, the National Institute of Building Sciences will increase annual membership dues for its individual members, beginning February 1, 2017. This nominal increase in dues will adjust for inflation, yet it still remains... more

After a long and productive weekend at Total Solutions Plus, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) held its annual meeting on Monday, October 25, and elected new members of the executive board... more

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) had a massively successful outing at Remodeling Show | DeckExpo | JLC LIVE (R|D|J) 2016 in Baltimore, MD on October 6-7, 2016. This annual show is a trade-only residential construction event for remodelers, deck builders, and other industry professionals. It features not only... more

CHICAGO – The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce the release of the 2016 NAFCD Profit Analysis Report (PAR), a robust financial and operational benchmarking report for NAFCD distributor members... more

Las Vegas – Oct. 19, 2016 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) today announced the election of five members to the 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Elections were held during... more

(LAS VEGAS) October 7, 2016 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened a public review for the new draft BSR-IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Remediation. The draft S540 Standard is available from... more

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (September 23, 2016) – The National Wood Flooring Association recently participated in a media tour with consumer publications in conjunction with Bona US to promote the Wood Floor Styles and Trends guide. Bona sponsored the guide on behalf of NWFA and its... more

LAS VEGAS – Aug. 12, 2016 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) today announced that it has transitioned to self-management. All operations will now be conducted by IICRC staff located within the Global Resource Center in... more

August 9, 2016 (Neenah, WI) – NAFCT, the National Academy of Floor Covering Training and FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations... more

LAS VEGAS – July 27, 2016 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking volunteers to serve on a consensus body for the development of the new BSR-IICRC S400 Standard for Cleaning, Maintenance and Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment. Applications are now being... more