Coverings 2024: Learn More at the Show
ATLANTA – Coverings 2024 will feature a lineup of featured education during its April 22-25 run here at the (Georgia World Congress Center.
Education at Coverings 2024 will span all tile and stone industry segments with a focus on Coverings’ four learning spaces of “Sustainability,” “Health & Wellness,” “Outdoor Spaces” and “Timeless Luxury,” along with a wide range of many other relevant topics.
Coverings 2024’s roster of educational offerings will also concentrate on the show’s three strategic learning tracks: “Installation & Fabrication,” “Materials & Trends” and “Workforce & Profits.” All learning opportunities have been created to advance professional, business and revenue growth for the indusry.
The “Installation & Fabrication” track will assist attendees in enhancing their knowledge of industry best practices and staying abreast of cutting-edge techniques in fabrication/installation of tile and stone. “Workforce & Profits” sessions offer insights into innovative business practices and tactics to enhance workforce growth and management. “Materials & Trends” will track the most-recent tile and stone styles, design inspirations and techniques.
Coverings 2024 will also feature four education stages located on the show floor: Installation Innovation Stage, Trends & Solutions Stage, Fabricator Stage, and the new Art Tile Stage.
A key “Health & Wellness” session is “Nurturing Well-Being: Exploring What’s Next in Healthy Building,” exploring healthy building practices, the latest trends in the future of the built environment, and the integral role of ceramic tile and natural stone in fostering healthier living and working spaces. A panel of healthy-building experts will discuss areas of interest fostering the physical, psychological, and social health and well-being of individuals, with insights about ceramic tile and natural stone’s pivotal role
“Tile Industry Insights: Deciphering Embodied Carbon and Green Architecture and Design,” under Coverings’ “Sustainability” space, features a panel of building and design experts examining the concepts of carbon emissions and leading, green architectural initiatives, such as the Embodied Carbon Harmonization Project (ECHO). Showgoers participating in this session will learn about embodied carbon standardization, transparency, accountability and reduction, while also gaining a understanding of how such initiatives align with the tile industry’s relevant objectives and why the push for alignment to a clearer definition of embodied carbon is key.
“‘Sustainability’ sessions at Coverings 2024 will include several activities commemorating Earth Day on April 22.
“These initiatives celebrate and advocate for sustainable design, building and installation practices, offering showgoers many avenues for exploring the eco-friendly aspects of ceramic tile production and usage, and how these methods can lead to a more sustainable future.” said Jenn Heinold, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the event management company for Coverings.
“Outdoor Spaces” education will include “Mastering Outdoor Design and Installations with Tile: From Chilly Nights to Scorching Summers.” A panel of experts will present a comprehensive review of everything from hot- and cold-weather challenges and moisture management to working with architecture partners. Details include best practices for successful installations and insights into the latest trends in outdoor living, giving attendees the keys to creating functional and visually stunning outdoor oases that blend with nature and modern living.
Coverings 2024 is also partnering with Green Builder Media and building industry luminary Sam Rashkin to host “Housing 2.0,” a comprehensive training and education program designed to teach building professionals how to prepare themselves for the massive transformation in housing sector. Workshop participants will also learn how to adequately withstand various market conditions through helpful insights into future-proofing building businesses, and help building professionals design and construct higher-performance, healthier and more sustainable homes, optimizing the total housing user experience with an estimated 30-70% hard-cost savings.
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone, another Coverings 2024 educational partner, will present “How to be a Professional Architectural Sales Rep to Develop ‘Bullet Proof’ Specifications and Get the Order” at Coverings 2024. This four-hour live classroom training willfocus on teaching the essential skills required to excel as a professional architectural sales representative. Participants will dissect the ingredients involved in developing a “Bulletproof Specification,” which are specifications resistant to value engineering.
Those eager to participate in the two aforesaid partner-education workshops are required to register separately and pay a fee to secure their spots by visiting a dedicated page on the Coverings website.
Learn more information about educational opportunities by visiting the Coverings website. Learn more about Coverings 2024 and register to attend at no cost at Coverings.com.
