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The International Surface Event 2015 January 20 - 23, 2015 Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, NVTRANSCRIPT
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January 20-23, 2015 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center
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EVENT SCHEDULEShow dateS | hourS
Tuesday, January 20registration ..........................................................................................................7:00 am – 6:00 pmeducation ............................................................................................................. 8:45 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, January 21registration ..........................................................................................................7:00 am – 6:00 pmeducation .............................................................................................................8:00 am – 5:15 pmExhibits Open ................................................................................... 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, January 22registration ..........................................................................................................7:00 am – 6:00 pmeducation ..............................................................................................................8:00 am – 5:15 pmExhibits Open ................................................................................... 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, January 23registration ..........................................................................................................7:00 am – 3:00 pmeducation ............................................................................................................. 9:00 am – 3:00 pmExhibits Open ................................................................................... 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
surFaces sponsor:
surFaces endorsers:
sTonexpo/MarMoMacc aMericas endorsers:
TiLe expo sponsors:
sTonexpo/MarMoMacc aMericas sponsors:
THE mOST ImpOrTaNT fLOOr COVErINg, STONE aND TILE INDUSTry EVENT Of THE yEar.
SEE IT HErE fIrST
American Monument Assoc. | Canadian Stone Assoc. | Elberton Granite Assoc.Indiana Limestone Institute | Nat. Building Granite Quarries Assoc. | NW Granite Mfr. Assoc.
NFANational Floorcovering Alliance
America's Finest Flooring Dealers
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EVENT SCHEDULE
driving the poSSibilitieS of home, forward.
design & construction Week™ 2015 co-dates the international Surface event (tiSe), international builder Show (ibS), Kitchen and bath industry Show (KbiS), international window Coverings expo (iwCe) and las vegas market (lvm) to create the largest, most unique showcase event for design and building products in north america. register for a design & Construction week™ pass to attend all five shows.
JaNUary 18 19 20 21 22 23
Tise
LVM
IBS • KBIS • IWCE
visit TISEwest.com/DCWeek for more information.
Sun. tueS. thurS.mon. wed. fri.
plan to do business with these companies and more:
• All Tile, Inc.
• Armstrong World Industries
• Beaulieu
• Bedrosians
• Best Buy Flooring Source
• Braxton-Bragg Corp.
• Chemcore Industries, Inc.
• CMS/Brembana
• Congoleum
• Couristan
• Custom Building Products
• Daltile
• Dixie Group
• Dreamweaver
• Emser Tile
• GranQuartz
• Granite City Tool
• Herregan Distributors
• Home Legend
• Mannington Mills
• MAPEI Corporation
• Mohawk (Regional Product Show)
• M S International, Inc.
• Natural Stone Resources, Inc.
• Northwood Industrial Machine
• Park Industries
• Phenix Flooring
• Prestige Mills
• Regent Stone Products, Inc.
• Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc.
• Tarkett/Johnsonite
tiSe exhibitorS
750+ exhibitors
1 week5 shows
125,000 Attendees
4.7 millionsq.Ft oF exhibits
January 18-23, 2015
for a complete list of exhibiting companies, visit TISEwest.com/exhibitors
squAre FeetoF exhibits350,000
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from hand-crafted tile and decorative concrete, to countertops and one-of-a-kind sinks, artisan avenue features unique products that exhibit true craftsmanship, artistry and imagination.
experience live action demos first-hand to see how the latest tools seam-set, texture and polish natural stone products. a favorite show feature guaranteed to enhance your productivity. better yet, don’t miss the fabricator olympics that take place in the Cage.
Presented by:
grab a drink, pick a spot on the bleachers and catch everything that’s going on in the Cage. demos will be streamed live, right into Stonelive Stadium.
Sponsored by: PMS 144
get answers to your toughest care and maintenance questions, find the latest tools, technologies, and even try new techniques for cleaning and restoring all types of flooring.
Sponsored by:
purchase the latest industry books and resources to help your business succeed. this is the place to go for tangible, take-home knowledge that is guaranteed to benefit your business.
Sponsored by:
new this year, the installation Showcase explores some of the most common flooring installation issues. new techniques and processes will be introduced during live, how-to demos on the show floor. top experts demonstrate the latest installation methods for carpet, tile, stone, resilient, hardwood, laminate, mixed-media and more.
the marmomacc pavilion features international exhibitors from Turkey, Brazil, Germany and Italy; showcasing materials, processing machinery and products for the protection and care of natural and engineered stone surfaces.
See the latest, must-have industry products as you explore tabletop and floor displays, and vote for the Best product of TISE 2015.
Sponsored by:
The Event
Brought to you by the Marble Institute of America
Show featureS
paViLion
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Snap ‘n Share Studio is a brand new show feature inspired by the international selfie craze. Also located in this area is the TISE photobooth, making it easy for you to document and share your experience at the show!
the perfect place to catch short education sessions, led by social media experts, on the ever-evolving world of social media. experiment with blogs, interact with other attendees and tweet or post – directly from the show floor.
Sponsored by:
visit the Stone pavilion to spark open dialogue among fabricators, architects and designers with stone-specific exhibitors to better understand the exceptional value and benefits of using natural stone.
find all the latest and greatest tools in one convenient location. tool alley features on-floor demonstrations and an impressive collection of the top tool suppliers in the industry.
Sponsored by:
visit the trends hub for inspiration, valuable trend information and a preview of the hottest products, colors and textures for interiors in 2015 and beyond. also featuring 15-minute trend talks throughout the show presented by britain’s leading trend forecasting firm, Scarlet opus.
Sponsored by:
take a break from the show floor to recharge. reserved exclusively for our vip registrants and event loyalty members to relax, revive, mix and mingle.
visit the wools of new Zealand pavilion where exhibitors feature products made of wool’s natural beauty and rich color. learn why wool is the ultimate standard of excellence for carpet throughout the world.
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SpeCial eventS
Wednesday, January 21 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmBorder Grill, Mandalay Bay resort & casino
this 2nd annual exclusive event celebrates the larger-than-ever presence of emerging professionals at the international Surface event. are you under 40? if so, you don’t want to miss this networking opportunity with other like-minded professionals and industry experts.
EmErgINg prOfESSIONaLS Happy HOUr
Thursday, January 22 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for a special happy hour event celebrating the Canadian floor covering, stone and tile industries. enjoy complimentary beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres and networking with other industry professionals. open to all Canadian attendees.
Sponsored by: Canada Magazine
CaNaDa NIgHT
Friday, January 23 | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm | $75Includes transportation, boxed-lunch and park entry.
open to attendees and their guests, experience the “wow” factor on a whole other level as you tour the biggest concrete structure known to man – the hoover dam. a huge project in any era, but even more astonishing considering it was built during the great depression. tour includes venturing across the mike o’Callaghan-pat tillman memorial bridge with the powerful Colorado river flowing 900 feet below.
HOOVEr Dam ExCUrSION
Friday, January 23 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | $25Includes transportation to and from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
the new american home® 2015 showcases the latest advances in the home building industry, featuring the most cutting-edge products, materials and technology on the market. located in the new Sky terrace gated community, the home was designed by the award-winning firm, blue heron. this 90-minute self-guided tour is guaranteed to put you one step ahead of the competition.
NEW amErICaN HOmE® TOUr
Wednesday – Friday, January 21 - 23 | 9:30 am – 10:00 amsocial Media Lounge
is this your first-time attending or haven’t been in a while and need a refresher? Join us for a quick, 30-minute orientation to learn about all the happenings at this year’s show. we’ll give you the low down on special events, highlight the must-see areas of the show floor, assist you with navigating the tiSe app and more.
aTTENDEE OrIENTaTION
ORIENTATION
Attendee
2014
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TUESDay, JaNUary 20TiMe code TiTLe SpEaKEr(S) TraCK(s)
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Tu01 How to Create (and Stick to) an Effective, Efficient marketing Budget marty gould
AD B CMR D F I R
Tu02 Shaken, Not Stirred – How to get the Best Bond from your mortar dale roberts AD I
Tu03 Values-Based Leadership and the future of Work mark fernandesAD B CMR D F I R
Tu04 How to Select the right Carpet Cleaning process for the Job larry Cooper and panel CMR R
Tu05 Design generations – What's Trending Now, at any age mark woodmanAD R D F B
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Tu06 growing Together, Not apart – How Installers and retail-ers Can Work Together to Be more profitable Scott Carothers, Tom Jennings I R
Tu07 Stone pavers – What you Need to Know about advances and Changes in Installation Techniques mike granatowski B D I
Tu08 What architects & Designers Need to Know about Stone Tile Installation, Care and maintenance danny macnair, dale roberts AD
Tu09 Culture Clash – Understanding generations at Work wally adamchikAD B CMR D F I R
Tu10 glass Tile Installation methods, Design and Color Trends Tim Bolby, Mikeal Jensen, Sonu mathew
I AD R B D
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Tu11 Building your Brand Locally – Strategies and Tools for Differentiating your Business from the Competition marty gould
AD B CMR D F I R
Tu12 What Design professionals Need to Know about LEED V4: New Trends in Sustainability for Building materials bill griese, dan marvin AD
Tu13 proper applications of Tile and Stone for Kitchens and Bathrooms michael whistler, gerald Sloan
I B F AD
Tu14 Care and maintenance Top 10 – How to profit from avoiding Common pitfalls rod Sigman
CMR R AD I
Tu15 The Cost Case for moisture mitigation Jeff JohnsonI AD R B
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Tu16 Secrets to Selling to Interior Designers and architects Chris ramey R F
Tu17 Stone Shop Transformation – manual to Digital paul menninger, eric tryon, Stuart Young F
Tu18 membrane System Solutions for Crack-Isolation and Sound Control mike granatowski
I AD F B
Tu19 Watch This! How to Create Digital Content that Increases Sales and your google rankings Mark Lauzon
AD B CMR D F I R
Tu20 accountability – getting people to Do What you Need Them to Do, When you Need Them to Do It wally adamchik
AD B CMR D F I R
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Tu21 Thin Tile Installations in above ground and Exterior applications noah Chitty, dan marvin I B AD
Tu22 What you Need to Know about Health and Safety in the Stone Industry Jonathan Mitnick, Jim Nikolopoulos F D
Tu23 game On! Solving marketing Challenges paul friederichsen, brian graconAD B CMR D F I R
Tu24 How to Create New Customers and Set yourself apart from the Competition Scott d. perron R I
Tu25 your Customer is Changing, are you? – How Distributors Can Excel in the face of New Threats and Opportunities Jim Gould D R I
eduCation SChedule-at-a-glanCe
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Legend:
Care/Maintenance/Restoration
Installer/ContractorBuilder/Remodeler
Fabricator
Distributor
Retailer/Dealer
Be sure to register for Exhibits with Education (EE) so you can attend these sessions! For session descriptions and the most up-to-date education program information visit Tisewest.com.
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eduCation SChedule-at-a-glanCeBe sure to register for Exhibits with Education (EE) so you can attend these sessions! For session descriptions and the most up-to-date education program information visit TISEwest.com.
WEDNESDay, JaNUary 21 TiMe code TiTLe SpEaKEr(S) TraCK(s)
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We01 Installation failures and Solutions – Carpet and resilient flooring Jon Namba and Mike Suffia
I R AD B
We02 Travertine & marble Tile: properties, Installation Considerations, and proper Care and maintenance danny macnair, rod Sigman
CMR I R AD B
We03 How to avoid Independent Contractor misclassification: a practical Solution to a potentially Costly problem Jeffrey King
R I F CMR
We04 get found Online! Tips for making your Website more Visible Christine whittemore
AD B CMR D F I R
We05 fabricating Large format materials paul menninger, gasper (gK) naquin F D
We06 Tackling retail’s Toughest Issues Jim Gould (Moderator), Keith Spano, vinnie virga, olga robertson
R D
We07 managing a Tile or Stone project for profit Nyle Wadford, James Woelfel I
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We08 How to recommend the right Luxury Vinyl Tile for your Customer Sam allman
R I B AD
We09 The "Other" Shop – the Customer's Home: How Installers Can make or Break future and referral Business brandon maldonado, buddy ontra F I R
We10 grout Selection for Ceramic and Stone Tile – What’s New Mike Micalizzi, Steve TaylorI R AD B
We11 generation Squared – How to Sell to four Different generations James E. Dion
AD B CMR D F I R
We12 Identifying and Installing Today's Carpets robert varden I R
We13 Walk/Talk Tour: The Hot, must-Sees in Surfaces – Up Close and personal mark woodman
AD R D F B
We14 Three Secrets of Negotiation That Will Dramatically Increase your Closed Sales Jim Augustus Armstrong R
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We15 Three men and a Lady Discuss Stone and Tile maintenance and restoration
david walton (moderator), Cameron DeMille, Josh Huseby, Ted McFadden, Jacqueline Tabbah
CMR
We16 Installation problems, Causes and Cures: Hardwood, Bam-boo and Laminate Jon Namba
I B R CMR
We17 The Challenges of Installing Large format porcelain Tile and Stone mike granatowski I AD B
We18 Develop a Compelling Customer Experience in your Showroom phil pond R
We19 The Best Ways for retailers to Capitalize on Consumers’ Use of their mobile Devices James E. Dion R D
We20 Utilizing Technology in the field for Tile and Stone Instal-lation Jason Banks, Martin Howard I F
We21 Selling Today’s Changing fiber Systems lewis migliore R D I
Sponsors of Stone Fabrication Tracks:Sponsors of Architect/Designer Tracks: Sponsors of Retailer/Dealer and Installer/Contractor Tracks:
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Be sure to register for Exhibits with Education (EE) so you can attend these sessions! For session descriptions and the most up-to-date education program information visit TISEwest.com.
THUrSDay, JaNUary 22TiMe code TiTLe SpEaKEr(S) TraCK(s)
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Th01 Dealing with and avoiding flooring Complaints lewis miglioreR I D B
Th02 How to provide Killer Customer Service that Will Im-prove your Bottom Line lisbeth Calandrino
AD B CMR D F I R
Th03 residential Countertop fabricators forum tony neylon and panel F
Th04Is Dad always right? a father/Daughter Team Share their Insights on Successfully managing a family Busi-ness
Jacqueline Tabbah, Rawi TabbahAD B CMR D F I R
Th05 Heart and mind Selling – making Customers for Life Sam allmanAD B CMR D F I R
Th06 Design and Color Trends for 2015, 2016 & Beyond! victoria redshawAD R D B
Th07 Tile: Exploring Installation failures and Solutions gerald Sloan, michael whistler I R B
AD
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Th08 Understanding the Operational metrics of your Stone fabrication facility tony malisani, duane naquin F
Th09 meeting the Challenges of Tile & Stone Installations: New vs. renovation projects Mike Micalizzi I B AD
Th10 marketing Strategies to Quickly Skyrocket your retail Cash flow Jim Augustus Armstrong R
Th11 Sales management reinvented – fresh Strategies to Drive a High performance Sales Team david romano R
Th12 Exterior Wall Cladding – making the Transition from Interiors to Exteriors Chuck muehlbauer, michael picco F I
Th13 Breaking Bad – What’s New in adhesives Chad Bulen, Eric Kurtz I R F
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Th14 What you always Wanted to Know about Wood, Bam-boo and Cork floors But Were afraid to ask
Jon Namba, Michelle Reichow, roy a. reichow
R I D AD B
Th15 administrative panel for fabricatorsbuddy ontra (moderator), nick began, mariangela muia, eric tryon
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Th16 The Evolution of moisture mitigation for ConcreteSub-floors peter Craig
AD B I CMR
Th17 Own a Business, Sell your Job Sam allmanAD B CMR D F I R
Th18 Stone Trends 2015 – New Trends in Stone Sourcing, marketing and Design Vincent Marazita
R D AD B F
Th19 Do you really Want This Stone restoration Job? – When to Say No to the Job david bonasera, greg mowat CMR
Th20 recruiting, Hiring, Training and retaining Exceptional Talent rhonda robinson
AD B CMR D F I R
AD CMR
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Legend:
Care/Maintenance/Restoration
Installer/ContractorBuilder/Remodeler
Fabricator
Distributor
Retailer/Dealer
eduCation SChedule-at-a-glanCe
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bonuS eduCation
Thursday, January 22 | 8:00 am – 5:15 pm | $125*
Join us for an inspiring day of education developed exclusively for our designer attendees. The day will include two educational sessions, an off-site tour of The New American Home®, lunch and a private guided show floor tour. and as a value-add, most activities are approved for continuing education credits. this event sells out every year, register early!
DESIgNEr Day
Wednesday, January 21 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
designing with natural Stone at the international Surface event gives qualified architects and designers the chance to earn continuing education credits. this full-day program, conceived to educate participants about designing with natural and engineered stone, provides advice from top international design experts. visit TISEwest.com/DWNS.
Presented by:
DESIgNINg WITH NaTUraL STONE
Tuesday, January 20 & Wednesday, January 21
this three-part floor covering retailer and inspector symposium will cover substrates, moisture, installation concerns, major claims categories, new products, troubleshooting, selling skills and even hiring your own inspector. register for just one part or the full package!
Presented by: Textile Consultants & LGM and Associates
THE ExpErIENCE fLOOr COVErINg SympOSIUm
Thursday, January 22 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join David Mayer as he provides the history of Houzz.com, an overview of the industry professionals using the site and how you can take advantage of Houzz to showcase your best work. As the new way to design your home, with more than 20 million unique visitors every month, if you’re not taking advantage of this innovated free resource, you’re missing out.
Presented by:
PANTONE- 368 C/U
CMYK- 7,0,100,0
RGB-122,193,67
HEX- 7AC143
HOW TO HOUzz
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Thursday, January 22 | $75 per session*
8:45 am - 10:15 amtime to lean, time to Clean: implementation tools and basics
10:30 am - 12:00 pmthe art of pricing profitably: Strategies to go well beyond break-even
1:00 pm - 2:30 pmConstraint management: increasing production flow
2:45 pm - 4:15 pmmarketing Strategies - be there when they are ready to buy!
IWf EDUCaTION SESSIONS
Presented by:
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*all mia sessions are free, rSvp required
sandstone: The Basics of selection, Fabrication and Maintenance Wednesday, January 21 | 9:45 am - 11:30 am
this class is designed for design professionals to gain a full understanding of sandstone as a building material. learn more about how to select this natural stone for a variety of interior and exterior applications. gain an understanding of how sandstone is fabricated and its unique application opportunities to enhance your design plans. obtain information about setting the proper consumer expectation in regards to installation and maintenance.
navigating an onsite safety consultation to Meet osha requirementsWednesday, January 21 | 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm
there are a number of ways oSha can show up at your facility. one way is to invite them and ask for a safety clean bill of health. this session will discuss the benefits of inviting oSha to tour your facility from companies that have successfully taken the challenge. learn from their experience about the best way to prepare for this important inspection.
sustainable natural stone - an introduction to nsc 373Thursday, January 22 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
learn about nSC 373, the natural Stone Council’s Standard for the Sustainable production of natural dimension Stone. Suitable for all members of the design trade and users of natural stone, attendees will gain an understanding of the sustainable production practices and benefits of natural stone and how to differentiate these practices among different companies and products when choosing natural stone products for their projects.
Women in stone panel discussionThursday, January 22 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
topics of discussion will focus primarily on building relationships with customers, colleagues, and co-workers. Management styles, and employees’ interpretations of them, differ between men & women; learn how to be assertive without wearing your combat boots. Discuss common struggles of a family business and how age, gender, and other factors affect the relationship dynamic.
Fabricator Benchmarking - perspectives in Benchmarking Thursday, January 22 | 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm
one of the most important aspects of running a successful business is understanding what metrics are important to measure and how to evaluate your company against competition. this session will define business benchmarking and discuss what metrics should be measured to ensure a company’s success. You will walk away with resources for finding industry benchmarks to better measure your metrics against others in the industry.
mIa fEaTUrED SESSIONS
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bonuS eduCation
Show floor tourS
Speed trending tourS
For Builders For Kitchen & Bath Specialists
Wednesday, January 21
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 10:30 am – 12:00 pmThursday, January 22
Friday, January 23
For retailers & dealers
Wednesday, January 21
9:30 am – 11:00 amThursday, January 22
Friday, January 23
Catered to attendees with a builder/specifier focus, these 90-minute, power-packed tours will help attendees navigate the floor and find the must-see products, services and technology. led by top builders and kitchen/bath specialists who have previewed the show floor and mapped out the exhibits with the attendee in mind. Visitors from IBS and KBIS will find this an efficient and valuable way to make the most of their time at tiSe.
Join Phil Pond, Consumer & Design Trend Translator with Scarlet opus, the britain’s leading trend forecasting firm. this working tour will preview an impressive collection of ‘on-trend’ floor covering, stone and tile products through the eyes of interior designers, specifiers, and consumers. You’ll walk away with valuable trend insight that will enhance your approach to product sourcing.
Tuesday, January 20 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm & 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | $50*
Wondering whether it’s worth your while to utilize social media for your business? Attend one of these highly interactive workshops and learn the best practices for effectively using social media. You’ll have the opportunity to share your successes and challenges with fellow attendees, ask questions to our experts and experiment with social media networks such as facebook, twitter, google+ and others. whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, bring your own device (b.Y.o.d.).
SOCIaL mEDIa WOrKSHOpS
Thursday, January 22 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | $50*
Color marketing group’s World Color Palette Report is the culmination of color forecasting events where CMG members and global design experts meet to analyze color trends. north america, Canada, europe, latin america, asia and beyond... explore the trends, influences and gain insight into where color is moving around the world.
WOrLD COLOr paLETTE rEpOrT
Presented by:
Wednesday, January 21 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Complimentary with Exhibits Only registration
Calling all fabricators! This half-day workshop focuses on maximizing your margins and increasing your profits, straight from experienced business owners. topics include branding, production efficiency, business planning, the buying experience, diversifying, and profit.
Sfa mEga WOrKSHOp
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CertifiCationS
Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 22 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFriday, January 23 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Stand on the sidelines as professional tile installers take their craft to the next level. the aCt provides testing to prove that the qualified Journeyman Tile Installers of the IUBAC* or the CTEF* Certified tile installers have the skills and knowledge to properly complete the advanced installations of: Large Format Tile and Substrate Prep, Membranes, Mud Floors/Walls and Shower receptors. Stop by and watch them achieve the only tile certifications recognized by the ceramic tile industry. It’s all happening LIVE!
aCT CErTIfICaTION
Wednesday, January 21 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
the inStall Carpet and resilient Certifications will be performed along with a demonstration of the INSTALL/NWFA Wood Certification. INSTALL instructors will host the certifications and be available to assist with technical questions.
INSTaLL CErTIfICaTION
CfI INSTaLLaTION TraININg & CErTIfICaTION
Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 22$295 (WFCa members) | $495 (Non-WFCa members) No matter how beautiful a floor covering is, the true quality of the floor is only realized when installed properly. flooring installers must bring the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure properly installed flooring that will last.
why Cfi Certification? Cfi provides interactive hands-on training in proper flooring installation techniques. the industry’s top trainers will share the latest tools and techniques, assess skills and offer new ideas to achieve customer satisfaction.
CFI will offer two certifications at TISE 2015:
• patterned Carpet Installation• resilient and Commercial-I Installation
Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 22
get iCri certified to improve the performance of concrete slab moisture testing. gain more consistent, accurate and reliable results that will help flooring manufacturers, architects, engineers and contractors make better decisions as to when a concrete floor is ready for installation.
ICrI CONCrETE SLaB mOISTUrE TESTINg CErTIfICaTION
Friday, January 23 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $300*this course was developed for laminate flooring inspectors, retail Sales personnel and manufacturer Claims Managers/Analysts and will cover NALFA History, Laminate 101, Installation Requirements, Inspection Tools/Standards, Product Defect Review, Inspection Reporting/Process and Certification testing and evaluation.
*This is a special rate for TISE 2015 registrants only; regular rate is $350.
NaLfa INSpECTOr CErTIfICaTION
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Tuesday, January 20 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pmWorkshop: $175 (NWFa Member) | $275 (Non-NWFa Member)Online Exam: $50 (NWFa Member) | $100 (Non-NWFa Member)
if you are in the business of selling wood floors, you need every advantage you can get to attract customers and close the deal. nwfaCp certification will put you one step ahead of the competition. topics include wood flooring properties, selling the right product for the job and troubleshooting.
NWfa SaLES COUNSELOr CErTIfICaTION
Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 229:00 am - 5:00 pm | $750
attend this installer training and certification presented by nfiC (natural fiber installer Certification) to gain a competitive edge. training and testing will be provided on double glue installation, wilton seam prep, diagrams and seam placement, stretch-in installations, hand-sewing, proper padding do’s and don’ts and much more.
NfIC TUfTED aND WOVEN WOOL CarpET TraININg& CErTIfICaTION
visit TISEwest.com for complete details and eligibility requirements on all certification programs.
CertifiCationS
$149
We know how difficult it can be to select which sessions to attend, but now you don’t have to choose. You can “attend” most sessions – virtually! purchase the audio recordings from over 65 sessions synchronized with PowerPoint slides. You can access the content via DVD-ROM, USB flash drive or on-demand streaming media anytime, anywhere. a great way to bring tiSe home and keep learning all year long!
EDUCaTION aUDIO rECOrDINgS
tiSe gives you the information you want, continuing education credits you need and the most comprehensive education program in the industry at an excellent value. many of our sessions qualify for Ceu’s including:
The american Institute of architects (aIa)
Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC)
National Kitchen & Bath association (NKBa)
... and many more
find out more at Tisewest.com/continuinged for complete details.
aCCrEDITaTIONS
Continuing eduCation
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EVENT SCHEDULE
ExHIBITS ONLyEarly
through dec. 5regular
dec. 6 - Jan. 19On-Site
Jan. 20 - 23
WFCA/MIA Member $5 $10 $35
non-member $15 $35 $60
VIP WFCA/MIA Member* $90 $100 N/A
vip non-member* $115 $125 N/A
design & Construction week™ pass** $75 $100 $150
* VIp registration includes unlimited access to the exhibit hall and on-floor education, vip badge and lanyard, vip lounge access and photobooth fast pass.
**Design & Construction Week™ pass provides access to tiSe, ibS, KbiS, iwCe, and las vegas market.
ExHIBITS WITH EDUCaTIONEarly
through dec. 5regular
dec. 6 - Jan. 19On-Site
Jan. 20 - 23
WFCA/MIA Member $10 $120 $200
non-member $20 $170 $250
VIP WFCA/MIA Member* $95 $200 N/A
vip non-member* $120 $225 N/A
design & Construction™ week pass** $80 $210 $315
*VIp registration includes the same benefits as exhibits only plus access to the full education program.
** Design & Construction Week™ pass provides access to tiSe, ibS, KbiS, iwCe, and las vegas market, plus the full education program at tiSe.
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OffICIaL HOTELSTISE Housing, powered by Travel Planners, offers the lowest rates at the most popular hotels in las vegas, exclusively for tiSe attendees:
SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULEa complimentary shuttle system is available for your convenience between the mandalay bay Convention Center and the following official hotels:
Cosmopolitan | excalibur | mgm grand | new York new York | tropicana las vegas
remember, if you don’t see the seal, it’s not the real deal…
Whether you’re looking for travel discounts or helpful tips for navigating Vegas, tise housing has the latest information & makes it easy to save on your preferred method of travel. Book your accommodations today! Visit tisewest.com/travel or call 800-221-3531.
• Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino• Delano • Cosmopolitan• Elara• Excalibur• Four Seasons
• Luxor• MGM Grand• New York New York• Renaissance• Tropicana Las Vegas
Tuesday, January 20 ..............................................................................................................7:30 am - 6:00 pmWednesday, January 21 ..............................................................7:30 am - 10:30 am / 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmThursday, January 22 ..................................................................7:30 am - 10:30 am / 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmFriday, January 23..........................................................................7:30 am - 10:30 am / 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
a complimentary shuttle for those attending the events of Design & Construction Week™ will be available January 18 - 23. Visit TISEwest.com for details.
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