Fishman Flooring Solutions, a Baltimore-based flooring distributor, earned a spot on the Baltimore Sun's 2024 Top Workplaces list, marking its sixth consecutive year receiving this recognition. The company's employee stock ownership plan gives workers 100% ownership.
Construction monitoring technology company Floorcloud announced its rebranding to Climit as it expands beyond flooring to provide environmental monitoring solutions across multiple construction disciplines.
Sean Hansen, owner, Premier Overlay in Bellevue, Washington, tells us what it takes to pioneer a new flooring option. He seeks to achieve a “forever floor” with a natural aesthetic and high durability.
The program, consisting of five one-week sessions, is a comprehensive effort to prepare new employees and craftsmen for a career in ceramic tile installation.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) announced new partnerships and funding initiatives at TISE 2025, including industry-supported "Penny Programs" to address installer shortages. The foundation needs $1.3 million to maintain current scholarship and training programs while expanding workforce development efforts.
Elevating the perception of the skilled trades is a challenge, but it starts with each of you, according to John Steier, owner Steier Flooring and CFI #14097. Here, he shares his journey from a helper to becoming a certified professional through Certified Flooring Installers.
Through a year-long program, the Mainstreet Authority campaign will focus on providing education, tools, and resources tailored to help retailers gain expertise in commercial flooring and confidently serve their customers
Veteran flooring installer and trainer Robert Varden offers tips on selecting and installing the right underlayment for your hard and soft surface flooring.
In just three years, the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has emerged as a powerful force in addressing the flooring industry's critical labor shortage. But for Executive Director Jim Aaron and Director of Operations Kaye Whitener, this is just the beginning.
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