Giotile

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Slate, a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash, has been a favorite material in construction and design for centuries. However, recent trends in interior design have brought slate into the spotlight as a preferred material for both residential and commercial surfacing solutions.

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Researchers developed an AI-based framework utilizing OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard to assess the integration of smart building services across five key domains in smart cities.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Mountville, Pa.—Brent Emore has been appointed by AHF Products as its newest chief financial officer. In this role, Emore will provide financial leadership for the business and will report directly to AHF Products president and CEO Brian Carson. “Emore not only demonstrates the core technical capabilities of an accounting and finance executive, but he is a seasoned veteran of the flooring world, coming to us from Mohawk Industries where he spent the last 15 years in various leadership roles—incl

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tim Baucom, Ben Liebert of Shaw. With about 75% of this year in the rear-view mirror, most manufacturers are looking ahead to 2025, a year projected to be stronger than 2024. There are reasons for optimism: interest rate cuts, lower inflation and no Presidential elections to contend with. Shaw Industries is among those well positioned to capitalize on a stronger 2025 as the company has been taking a long-term view for some time as illustrated by its many investments.

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