Solving Accessibility:
Tile and Stone Issues in Design
Date/ Thursday, April 9th
Time/ 1pm - 2pm
Location/ Brown Jordan, 1405 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Credit/ 1 barrier free CEPH
This course will focus on 3 main points...
1. Options for accessories in barrier free design
2. Standards and codes for grab bars and showers
3. Aging and accessibility in modern design
Fred Jackson
Owner, Estudio Group
Fred Jackson has over twenty-five years of experience in national distribution and architectural networks consistently increasing sales. He has extensive product knowledge and excellent training skills in all areas of the flooring industry and in-depth installation and restoration background of ceramic tile, natural stone, terrazzo, hardwood, carpet, concrete and vinyl.
Mr. Jackson has worked as a Stone, Tile and Flooring Contractor, The Stone Business Manager for Aqua Mix, Team Leader at M S International (a National Stone Importer) and Distributor Sales Manager for Del Piso Tile and Brick. He has also served on the following industry organizations: Ceramic Tile Institute of America- Ceramic Tile Consultant designation, Marble Institute of America Instructor, Co-Chairman of Education committee for The Building Stone Institute, Member of the Tile Council of North America Sustainability Committee, and Natural Stone Council-Dimensional Stone Green Committee. Mr. Jackson is also a member of USGBC National, as well as Austin, TX and Los Angeles, CA chapters of USGBC.LEED for product manufactures, LEED for Existing Buildings and Operation.
Mr. Jackson currently owns Estudio Group LLC and consults with ceramic tiile, coatings, decorative glass, leather and natural stone companies developing Architectural programs, continuing education and green marketing programs.