People Power - March 2012
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey focuses his latest installment on leadership development on an examination of the difference between coaches and leaders, and the difference between winning and creating winners.
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Future Focus Awards - February 2012
The first annual Future Focus Awards, created to recognize the flooring industry's talented young professionals, feature winners and honorable mentions in six categories, including the grand prize winner, Touch of Color Flooring's Scott Appel.
Trends in the Corporate Sector - Feburary 2012
Editor Jessica Cehvalier takes a look at design trends in the corporate workspace through the eyes of principals from SkB Architects, Huntsman Architectural Group, Studio O+A and Cannon Design.
Modular Carpet Report - February 2012
Editor Darius Helm reports on the state of the carpet tile industry, including updates on market sectors, environmental progress and innovations in design and construction, along with highlights of the year from the top ten carpet tile producers.
2012 Color Trends - February 2012
Designer Ruth McRae, who has been creating products for the industry for 25 years, reports on color trends in the commercial market, along with textures and finishes. Shaw's Emily Morrow weighs in on residential color trends.
Vinyl: Industry Update - February 2012
Editor Darius Helm takes a look at the vinyl flooring business, including industry statistics, installation developments and environmental progress, and offers news from many of the vinyl players in the North American market.
Distribution Panel - February 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the flooring distribution industry with a panel of experts: Steve Johnson of Butler-Johnson Corp., Jeff Striegel of Elias Wilf, and Jonathan Train of Swiff-Train.
Strategic Exchange - February 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses housing numbers, the impact of Canadian prison labor laws on U.S. hardwood production and the growth of Internet rug sales, and weighs in on the challenges arising from the shift toward electronic media.
Focus on Leadership - February 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Dan Haycook, executive vice president of Invista's organization, about nylon 6,6's role in the market, the significance of competition from other fiber types, Invista's fiber brands and green initiatives.
Designer Forum - February 2012
Kathryn Theobald, a senior designer at MSA Architects, writes about the evolution of sports stadiums into multi-purpose venues, and details how her frim designed clubs and other venues within the Cincinnati Reds' Great American Ball Park.