When it comes to the green movement, at least within the building industry, there is no argument environmentally friendly companies and sustainable products will win out over those that aren’t.
This summer, the buying group continued to advocate its members Go Beyond but as the co-op approaches its 30th anniversary in 2015 officials reminded them to do it “together.”
According to a 2014 study by the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing, the home improvement industry is expected to see double-digit growth through the end of the year.
It is hard to believe kids are starting to go back to school and the fall selling season is just around the corner. For many of us who experienced a long, tough winter, the summer just flew by.
There is no doubt, these are exciting times in the flooring industry and, when it comes to the wood category, consumers are getting choices like never before.
Initially introduced to the market on laminate flooring in the late 1990s, glueless, or click mechanical locking systems crossed over to the hardwood category in the early 2000s. With the introduction of these glue-free locking systems, installing hardwood floors became as easy as 1, 2, 3.
The 2014 Floor Trends Flooring Industry Study, conducted recently by BNP Market Research and compiled from answers given by readers of Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer, Stone World, Contemporary Stone & Tile Design and Tile Magazine, offers a look at a flooring market poised for continued growth.
Ted Gregerson found true love as a young man. Working for a Carpet One store in his hometown right out of high school he discovered flooring was in his blood. His love for people, integrity and helping customers create beautiful homes inspired him to his core.
Jon Namba, FCI's editorial director, industry consultant, trainer and speaker, will present Flooring Association Northwest's (FAN) seminar 'Cracking the Estimating Code for Tile & Hard Surface Flooring' on Thursday, Sept. 25 in Seattle.
