NEW YORK—Despite the cold wintery weather, more than 500 architects, designers and members of the city’s real estate community came out to enjoy the open house party by Italian tile manufacturer Sicis at its Manhattan showroom... more

DEDHAM, MASS.—Nick Di Tempora, former president of Mapei Americas, was a guest speaker at an exclusive masters program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)... more

HANNOVER, GERMANY—Recognizing that “any crisis also creates a wealth of new opportunities,” attendees and exhibitors at Domotex Hannover 2009, maintained at overall upbeat attitude but realistic expectations on the work that lies ahead... more

ATLANTA—Beaulieu of America will once again occupy one of the largest pieces of real estate on the Surfaces show floor... more

Mobile, Alabama (January 28, 2009) – Masland Carpets & Rugs is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, February 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the company’s recently opened showroom at the Las Vegas World Market Center, Building C, space C805... more

DALTON GA, January 20, 2009— Dealers from across the Southeast got a sneak peek and a warm reception from Bliss by Beaulieu 2009 at the Cobb Galleria on a chilly January 15 and 16 in Atlanta... more

NEW YORK—According to event officials, INSTALL NYC’s recent New York Regional Floor Symposium, which attracted more than 200 architects and design professionals, has proven to be a rousing success... more

LAS VEGAS—Michael Vogel of Creating Your Space (CYS) will host “The Four Keys to Web Success” at Surfaces 2009. Taking place Thursday, Feb. 5 at 8 a.m... more

By Louis Iannaco

ATLANTA—Contrary to what some in the industry may have believed preceding it, the recent winter edition of the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, featuring the National Oriental Rug Show (NORS), enjoyed better results than expected, according to exhibitors... more

It’s official: The revolution is in full swing. Every day since I’ve returned from Boston, as I attempt to catch up on sleep and the fresh thrill of Greenbuild 2008 gradually gives way to reflection and an eye toward next year, the magnitude of what we have just achieved sinks in a little more... more