members, and we will expand this effort in 2019. NTCA University, an online training school intended to help foster apprenticeship develop- ment and support company training efforts, will continue to expand its offerings. In 2018, over 5,000 courses were completed by people taking advantage of this important educational support tool. NTCA: 1,500+ members strong NTCA now has over 1,500 mem- bers, representing thousands of tile and stone installers and industry professionals. Our staff now con- sists of over 15 full and part time professionals, and we are commit- ted to being accessible, supportive and attentive to our members. We take pride in being the Voice of the Tile Contractor, and we look forward to the challenges we have identified to help our industry to continue to thrive and gain market share. The serious lack of skilled tile craftspeople entering the market was a key concern for all sectors of the trade during the tile industry panel discussion at Total Solutions Plus. Formore information, contact us at: 1-800-726-7845 I www.bostik.com/us • Outstanding application & clean-up properties • Excellent working time • Very color consistent • Efflorescence resistant • Fiber reinforced for added durability • 1/16" to 1/2" grout joints Learn how Bostik has raised the bar once again with the highest performing cement-based grout now available! Watch the Hydroment® Vivid™ video: http:/ /bit.ly/VividVideo Foran easierinstall, use Hydroment ® Vivid ™ high performance grout • Outstanding application & clean-up properties • Excellent working time • Very color consistent • Efflorescence resistant • Fiber reinforced for added durability • 1/16" to 1/2" grout joints NTCA REVIEW/FORECAST –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3 24 TileLetter | December 2018