Beth Miller

In a revealing Mohawk Edge Summit 2025 session, former WFCA COO Steve Abernathy shares insider tips on winning the battle for skilled flooring installers. From brand identity to retention strategies, discover what really works—and what doesn't—in building a strong installation team.

Matt Bowles of Cre8tive Flooring in the United Kingdom and Allen Lewis of Eagle Interiors in Alabama claimed victory in luxury vinyl plank and carpet installation categories, respectively, at TISE's prestigious competition. Judges praised the exceptional skill level of all competitors, with winners taking home $3,000 and the championship belt.

What's the secret to leading a major flooring company? Top executives from Engineered Floors, Mannington, Mohawk and Shaw reveal the mentoring effect, why being "frontline obsessed" matters, and how to keep it simple in a complex industry.

IUPAT crowned its 2025 Apprentice Champion at The International Surface Event, where four apprentices competed to showcase their skills in the annual competition.

The market may be frozen today, but tomorrow's wave of demand could be unprecedented. Reporting from The International Surface Event, top flooring executives reveal why they're strategically positioning for post-2025 growth despite current housing market paralysis. From AI integration to strategic partnerships, here's how industry giants are preparing for what could be "the best five years in a generation."

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.

What's the future of flooring? The Shaw Flooring Network is betting big on family, local partnerships, and innovation. From new loyalty programs to women's leadership initiatives, learn how Shaw is transforming how America shops for floors.

Have you thought about what you need to boost business, be more efficient and work smarter not harder? Check out some of the tools, tech and equipment in 2025.

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.