ural stone, how stone is used in interior and exterior
architecture and design, and an overview of testing cri-
teria for designing with natural stone.

David Sarkus dove into strategies and tactics that
assist in achieving zero-incident workspaces for years
of sustainable success in the session: “Behind the
Curtain to Zero-Incident Safety!”
“Coverings will help you uncover opportunities in
today’s flooring installation market and profit from
them,” the show organizers said in their announce-
ment. “Make connections with hundreds of global
suppliers of in-demand materials and tools on the ex-
hibit floor and take advantage of free educational ses-
sions. (*also presented in Spanish)
Register for free at www.coverings.com.

4 – SPRING 2017 — Florida Construction News
Free Sessions for contractors and installers included:
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