In the News – CTEF Names Brad Denny Executive Director
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In the News – CTEF Names Brad Denny Executive Director
Nov 2, 2021
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ISFA will host its fifth Industry Roundtable Event of the year from September 27th through September 29th in Knoxville, TN. The event is part of a series that aims to support fabricators in their work with robust business development discussions, key marketplace insights and tours of state-of-the-art facilities.

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched SPARTACOTE® PRIME-N-GO™, a versatile, two-part epoxy primer that simplifies the installation process by eliminating the need for mechanical preparation such as grinding and/or shot blasting. As the first primer of its type for use in the resinous coatings line at Laticrete, this new solution creates a strong bond to the substrate, enhancing the overall adhesion of the system on smooth, non-porous and non-absorptive surfaces. SPARTACOTE PRIME-N-GO also allows for a quicker project turnaround, eliminates dust, debris and waste on the job site and delivers superior durability.
Architect Designer Interviews

Taking center stage of the urban landscape located at the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences is “Event,” a stone sculpture crafted by sculptor Darrell Petit of Darrell Petit LLC and Stony Creek Quarry Inc. Petit was commissioned by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) of Cambridge, MA.

It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic struck and literally paralyzed everyone worldwide, but during this time many manufacturers and distributors of stone, tile and alternative surface materials have strategized and adapted new policies and procedures to make a safe working environment for their employees and customers alike.

Working within an extremely small footprint in an original 1951 home, Sheryl Steinberg, Allied ASID, LEED Green Associate, of Sheryl Steinberg Interior Design, LLC in Bethesda, MD, was tasked with creating an open, modern, bright, efficient, usable, roomier bathroom that reflected the owner’s modern style.

Stephanie Vierra has developed, managed and taught programs that support an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to a variety of topics. She is the president and owner of Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC, specializing in research, project management, and educational programs on sustainability and whole building design.