Case Studies

Ferrari World officially opened its doors on December 1, 2010. Materials from Custom® Building Products were selected for the installation of ceramic tile and natural stone on the walls and floors throughout 925,360 square feet of enclosed space, which is equivalent to seven football fields. The complex, located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United […]

A $225 million government construction project, the state of Washington’s new Department of Information Systems (DIS) in Olympia, was completed in 2011, bringing the state’s computing technology and capacity well into the 21st century. This building, adjacent to the State Capitol, houses a state-of-the-art data center and nearly all of the state’s DIS employees. The […]

Since its conception in 1987, Texas Carved Stone has established itself as one of the largest stone handcarving shops in the United States. The company’s highly respected reputation is the result of a dedicated and talented team of skilled artisans, which is led by company founders Bob Ragan and Mary Condon. Operating in Florence, TX, […]

Aventura Mall in Miami’s legendary South Beach is a Mecca for both well-heeled locals and upscale tourists. In fact, it is the number one shopping destination in South Florida for international visitors. It recently underwent a $125 million expansion, adding a three-level wing of high-end stores and restaurants, anchored by Nordstrom. The project features 53,000 […]

Situated on a high desert plain in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, Boise is the capital of Idaho and a major business hub in the Northwest, including headquarters for several major corporations such as Albertsons and Micron. Though its population is just over 200,000 people, Boise offers cultural arts, fine dining, entertainment and shopping […]

The Mojave Desert is one of the most popular tourism spots in North America, mostly due to the gambling destination of Las Vegas, Nev. However, the desert — which runs across Calif., Ariz., and Utah — is also known for the scenic beauty found within and around its four national parks. The Mojave Desert contains […]

The skyline of the Civic Center Plaza in Santa Ana, Calif. is enjoying a dramatic red shock of color this spring. The colorful, though temporary, effect is courtesy of 1,680 gallons of RedGard® Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane from Custom® Building Products, which was used in the construction of a new California Court of Appeals […]

As Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada, prepares to take the world stage as host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the city is upgrading and expanding its system of public transportation. One key component in this effort is the new Canada Line, a rapid transit line linking Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with downtown Vancouver. The […]

“This project was submitted based on technical merit, which in this particular case, is focused on the large format tile that had yet to be used in the US at the time of installation. This award reflects the great partnership that DeAnza Tile and Custom® Building Products have built over the years,” said Rich Papapietro, […]

When Kindred Healthcare, Inc. began construction on a new extension of its award winning, long- term, acute care hospital in the Sacramento area, Performance Tile & Stone of Rocklin, Calif. won the contract for installing tile in the new facility. Kindred’s plans included a 2,200-square-foot industrial kitchen that specified 6-inch by 6-inch quarry tile and […]