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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 - October 2011

Strategic Exchange - October 2011

Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the role of consumer confidence in the economy, and also reports on trends at Cersaie, the global tile show held in Bologna, Italy, and introduces Floor Focus' new project about young industry leaders--Future Focus.

Designer Forum - October 2011

Designer Forum - October 2011

Andrea Hartley Bishop, a designer with Rabaut Design Associates, reports on the challenges Rabaut faced when designing a new space for Atlanta-based Venadar. Flooring solutions ranged from InterfaceFlor tiles to Capri cork and Lonseal sheet vinyl.

Focus on Leadership - October 2011

Focus on Leadership - October 2011

Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Mia Marshall, a principal at EHS Design, discussing how she found out she wanted to be a designer, the route she has taken through the business, and the specific skills designers need to succeed in the market.

People Power - October 2011

People Power - October 2011

Contributing editor Scott Humphrey discusses life lessons he has learned from Elbert Shaw, including the importance of integrity and strong values, how we impact the lives of others, and why it's productive to show affection and appreciation.

Best Practices - October 2011

Best Practices - October 2011

Editor Brian Hamilton profiles Pasadena Floors, a Maryland flooring retailer that has leveraged its installation expertise, customer service and attention to detail to sustain its business despite tough market conditions.

State of Sustainability 2011 - Aug/Sep 2011

State of Sustainability 2011 - Aug/Sep 2011

Editor Darius Helm provides comprehensive updates on sustainability in flooring and the built environment along with highlights from carpet mills, resilient and hard surface producers, and manufacturers of adhesives, underlayments and backings.

A&DPanel on Sustainability - Aug/Sep 2011

A&DPanel on Sustainability - Aug/Sep 2011

Editor Jessica chevalier interviews sustainability specialists from Mancini Duffy, Perkins+Will and HOK, on everything from trends in sustainability to the impact of the recession on the green movement and the role floorcoverings play.

Industry Panel on Sustainability - Aug/Sep 2011

Industry Panel on Sustainability - Aug/Sep 2011

Publisher Kemp Harr interviews sustainability directors from Mohawk, Shaw, Mannington, Forbo and Bentley Prince Street, covering a range of topics, including the bio versus petro debate, the role of LEED, and environomental product declarations.

Ceramic Tile's Game Changing Transition - A/S 2011

Ceramic Tile's Game Changing Transition - A/S 2011

The TCNA's Bill Griese reports on developments in the greening of ceramic tile, with a special focus on the TCNA's leadership in the creation of Green Squared, a new standard for ceramic tile product sustainability.

Laminate Report - Aug/Sep 2011

Laminate Report - Aug/Sep 2011

Editor Jessica Chevalier discusses the state of the U.S. laminate flooring industry, reporting on market conditions, trends in style and construction, and highlights from the top laminate flooring producers.