The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) is standing in the gap by assisting flooring covering workers and their families across the country.

A recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) survey found that 50 percent of architecture firms reported fewer new design projects for March as compared to their expectations entering the month.

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., a specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, announced that, as a result of the evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it has temporarily limited store operations through April 4, 2020.

Dean Mon, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Shrewsbury, N.J., issued a statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is designating residential construction as an "Essential Infrastructure Business" during the COVID-19 emergency.

It is unfortunate that during this time of global crisis we have to be concerned about fraud, but the news is littered with stories of those seeking to take advantage of this unfortunate situation. The information contained in the attached document is compiled by Jeff King to inform and help prepare you. 

In an effort spearheaded by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 90 companies and organizations called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate construction of single-family and multifamily housing as an "Essential Infrastructure Business."

Mannington Commercial announces they have established a hotline to assist with FEMA Contractors and related service providers to ensure the availability of resilient sheet products for use in temporary care facilities.

Due to the current pandemic situation that is requiring many employees to stay at home, The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) is offering discounted online courses.

Due to the cancellation of the Coverings 2020 show in New Orleans, an online experience called Coverings Connected will take place.

SelecTech, Inc., a leader in the manufacture of innovative flooring products with long-term value and immediate benefits, recently announced the launch of a new healthcare division to better serve hospital, medical practice, urgent care center and temporary medical clinic clients.