Flooring revenue growth for 2017 should outpace last year: Strategic Exchange - June 2017
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses predictions for 2017's GDP growth, as well as the 25th anniversary for Starnet, and the 15th annual CARE meeting in Indianapolis.
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Krista Ninivaggi discusses design inspirations and trends: Focus on Leadership - June 2017
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews hospitality designer Krista Ninivaggi of K&CO about her journey from a pre-college architecture course to Rockwell Group to opening her own boutique firm, and much more.
McCarthy Nordburg's flooring specification for Big Yam: Designer Forum - June 2017
Associate partner and project manager David Hobart Jr. of McCarthy Nordburg writes about his firm's recent brand-conscious design for Big Yam, a creative advertising agency in Scottsdale, Arizona.
How one family turned a trade deal into a 45-year business: Best Practices - June 2017
Editor Jessica Chevalier discusses the growth of Maryland's Value Carpet One, which began from a trade in 1972, and after 45 years, is still a strong, family-focused business in the Chesapeake Bay area.
Technology driven design trends: Tile Files - June 2017
Contributing writer Ryan Fasan shows examples of different tile trends on the rise, like textile, metallic, and vintage looks, thanks to digital design capabilities and 3D scanners.
Are you genuine or a copy? People Power - June 2017
Contributing editor Sam Allman discusses the balance between similarity and diversity in people, the meaning and value of conformity, and the role and risks of authenticity.
Crafting persuasive sales presentations: Successful Selling - June 2017
Contributing editor Sandy Smith talks about the best way for salespeople to effectively and efficiently use their time by catering to their audience and focusing on their presentations.
Get key pricing for your project: Contractor's Corner - June 2017
Contributing editor Dave Stafford offers detailed suggestions about the best ways for contractors to approach large projects—with research and realistic considerations for the job.
Annual Report 2017: Last year, the flooring industry conditions were fluid and dynamic - May 2017
Executive editor Darius Helm, with statistics provided by Market Insights LLC, analyzes the state of the economic climate and its implications in the housing and flooring markets. Highlights include the potential overcapacity of carpet.
Trends in Higher Education: Flooring supports student preferences for learning - May 2017
Editor Jessica Chevalier writes about the changes in university campuses meant to enhance the living and learning environment of Millennial students. Student spaces are becoming more flexible, and flooring helps customize spaces like libraries.