Most installers know the steps involved in stretching in carpet, but it’s easy to get wrong, resulting in costly rework or damage to a flooring contractor’s reputation.
At the end of 2023, OSHA proposed a rule change that would allow union reps to accompany OSHA compliance officers on non-union workplace inspections. We asked three industry pros to weigh in.
Organizing the floor covering trade around the next generation of installers is going to take time and effort, but the good news is that organizations already have the knowledge and resources they need to get started.
The INSTALL Warranty Contractor designation is a unique offering in the flooring industry because it guarantees that the installation work is of the highest quality and stands behind that guarantee with a free extended warranty on labor.
David Gross, executive director, INSTALL, shares his experience, how he came to land in a union organization and provides next steps for flooring installers who are interested in moving into another role within the flooring industry.
David Gross, executive director, Install, explains how to navigate the wide world of certification and how certification benefits both installers and contractors.
David Gross said he intends to focus on the needs of each sector of the industry—installers, contractors, manufacturers, and specifiers—and work to determine how INSTALL can assist each group in meeting its goals.
INSTALL, the North American leader in floorcovering installation training and certification, announces the retirement of Executive Director John T. McGrath Jr., who played a significant role in revolutionizing floorcovering installation training and standards for over two decades.
We would like to say "Thank you" to our industry veterans who signed on to serve and protect our country and went on to a career in the flooring industry.