Housing in the United States needs considerable investment to address energy efficiency, accessibility, and disaster mitigation and recovery, according to a recent report by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has opened submissions and nominations for its 2023 National Awards. Featuring a refreshed format that offers broader inclusivity, the 2023 awards provide 24 opportunities for ASID members and non-members alike to be recognized with the Society’s highest merits.

Flooring retailers who are partnered with Broadlume are getting upgraded to a new digital platform, Broadlume X, which aims to improve the floor-buying experience for consumers and arm local flooring retailers with technology to help them sell more floors and make them more profitable. 

The WIFI Power Hour monthly calls are available for anyone to join, and topics are designed to help women who work in the floor covering industry grow personally and professionally.

Exports to the United States, which ranks first on the list of Tile of Spain’s export markets, rose 15% to €516 million in 2022. 

Bona is working to transform the mindset of the industry to view resilient in the same light as wood flooring— with an ability to be refinished multiple times over the course of its life.

As part of this new initiative, Mohawk Group will empower 75,000 people in areas experiencing scarcity and drought by providing lasting access to safe water and/or sanitation, totaling 275 million gallons by 2030. Additionally, the partnership will mobilize $2 million towards household solutions for people in need.

We celebrate the first day of spring this week and with it a number of new hires were announced acrossed the flooring and design industries. 

AHF Products Chief Commercial Officer Jennifer Zimmerman offers guidance on ensuring compliance with the The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA): buy from U.S. manufacturers who only source from within the U.S. or who have well-vetted foreign supply chains. 

Responsible material sourcing, renewable energy, closed-loop water systems, and Tarkett's recycling program are just a few of the initiatives helping the company achieve global sustainability goals set for 2030.