Floors & More promotes Vinnie Virga Jr. from vice president to president and Kevin Levitsky from director to vice president, effective January 2025. Virga Jr., who drove 63% membership growth since 2019, aims to lead the group's expansion to 200+ locations by 2029.
FCEF tackles labor shortage through college programs across North America, with 82% job placement, but urgently needs instructors at eight locations for 2025 classes.
After three decades of service, Marilyn Kelland has been promoted from vice president to president of CF Data Systems, a leading construction industry software provider. Known for her customer-first approach and deep industry knowledge, Kelland started as a support representative in 1994 and has been instrumental in the company's evolution.
Construction employment increased in 234, or 65 percent, of 358 metro areas between November 2023 and November 2024; firms continue to boost pay rates as many of them struggle to find enough qualified workers to hire.
Pending home sales gained 2.2% in November – the fourth consecutive month of increases and the highest level since February 2023 – according to the National Association of Realtors.
Spanish surface manufacturer Cosentino will build Europe's first industrial-scale recycling plant for construction materials, processing 100,000 tons of industrial waste annually.
Schönox hosted a two-day Certified Installation Manager (CIM) training event at its Florence, Alabama, headquarters, where nine flooring professionals earned their certifications.
Zillow's AI-powered natural language search data shows Americans prioritized ranch-style homes, lakefront properties, and unique features in 2024. While pools and garages remained consistently popular nationwide, some buyers searched for distinctive amenities like roller coasters and haunted houses.
It is with great sadness that the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) reports that Ralph Marra, the previous owner of Classic Ceramic Tile Inc. in Keyport and East Brunswick, New Jersey, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 87.
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