Floor Trends & Installation and Stone World will present new research on tile and stone purchasing behaviors at TISE 2024. The study reveals surprising shifts, including declining social media influence and increasing word-of-mouth impact. Join the presentation on January 28 at 2:45 PM PST in the tise live theater booth 3509.
Following its acquisition of Commercial Flooring Services (CFS), Universal Metro executives outline plans to leverage AI technology, expand Southeast presence, and create a new model for industry consolidation that focuses on legacy preservation and people-first growth. Universal Metro is a member of Starnet.
The Association of General Contractors (AGC) in partnership with Sage released “The 2025 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook,” reporting the expectations of commercial construction firms for 2025. Contractors are overall optimistic, but labor challenges, materials costs and the incoming administration’s policies pertaining to immigration and trade are listed as top concerns.
As flooring dealers roll into a new year rife with uncertainty, flooring manufacturers like Mohawk are focused on ensuring their aligned dealers have the tools and resources needed to streamline their operations to boost sales and decrease costs. Cyncly has partnered with Mohawk to help dealers achieve those goals.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters' Military Veterans Program, in collaboration with INSTALL, provides free, comprehensive training to service members transitioning to civilian life. With over 600 graduates since 2019 and expanding to multiple military bases, the program offers direct entry into construction trade apprenticeships while allowing veterans to utilize their GI Bill benefits.
AHF Contract's Nod to Nature is a U.S.-made luxury vinyl tile collection available in 2.5mm dry back and 4.5mm loose-lay options, featuring nature-inspired wood, stone and textile patterns suitable for various commercial and institutional spaces.
Ready to work smarter, not harder? Join WIFI on Jan 15 as tech strategist Brent O'Guin and marketing expert Michelle Carpenter O'Guin reveal practical AI tools to streamline your workflow and boost decision-making in the flooring industry.
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) floor coverers is devoted to skill development, new materials education, installation techniques and safety protocols. Read on to learn more about how IUPAT can shape your future.
Universal Metro has partnered with Grant and Courtney Petruzzelli to acquire Commercial Flooring Services, a Huntsville-based flooring contractor and Starnet member founded in 1995. The deal aims to expand Universal Metro's Southeast presence while implementing new technologies and maintaining the company's community-focused legacy.