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Recent Floor Focus Magazine feature articles in chronological order with a 60 day delay. Use the search bar at the top to find specific articles or content. To subscribe or order back issues online, use the Subscribe link under the Floor Focus tab in the menu bar. Contact us if you need information on reprints.

Strategic Exchange - March 2012

Strategic Exchange - March 2012

Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the impact the late Chris Davis had on the flooring industry, and also takes a look at how Hanley Wood is working with manufacturers to maintain the success of its Surfaces show, along with challenges facing the IICRC.

Designer Forum - March 2012

Designer Forum - March 2012

Paul Cooper, a senior associate at TRO Jung Brannen, discusses the challenges in the design of Mease Dunedin Hospital's ICU/CCU unit, focusing on balancing form and function while creating a calm, soothing space.

Focus on Leadership - March 2012

Focus on Leadership - March 2012

Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Bob Shaw, the founder of Engineered Floors and also founder and former CEO of Shaw Industries, covering everything from the future of broadloom to the advantages of competing with polyester carpet.

Best Practices - March 2012

Best Practices - March 2012

Editor Brian Hemilton profiles Foremost Interiors of Salt Lake City, which caters to medium to high end clients on home renovation projects. What makes Foremost different is its focus on working closely with clients on design and project coordination.

Tile Files - March 2012

Tile Files - March 2012

Editor Brian Hamilton profiles two retailers, Ruby & Quiri and Bullnose Tile, focusing on the different ways they have discovered to successfully sell ceramic tile.

People Power - March 2012

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.

Future Focus Awards - February 2012

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

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

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

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.