Strategic Exchange - October 2008
Since its peak in 2005, the residential flooring market is down an estimated 25% with no clear upturn in sight.
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Designer Forum - October 2008
A constant influx of new flooring materials, patterns, and colors are introduced to the market each year, giving designers and architects seemingly endless possibilities for their projects.
Best Practices - October 2008
Three years ago, Gill Veilleux, owner of Floor Systems, made a choice to expand his successful operation by building a 28,000 square foot facility in Lisbon, Maine.
Wood Cuts - October 2008
Water and wood are not exactly enemies, but if you’re going to sell wood flooring responsibly, you need to be able to educate your customers about some basic facts related to moisture and how it can affect wood flooring.
Monetary Wisdom - October 2008
Developing and managing banking relationships are critical to the success of every small business. The banking process is often misunderstood.
Manufacturers Go Green - August/September 08
It’s been about a decade since the carpet industry started incorporating sustainable concepts into manufacturing models. More recently, manufacturers in other flooring categories have been following suit.
Rapidly Renewable Wood - August/September 2008
Bamboo, cork and eucalyptus are the three major varieties of rapidly renewable hard surface floorcoverings, which can all be harvested in less than 15 years.
Reclamation and Recycling - August/September 2008
Even though recycling is only one of many elements of a manufacturer’s sustainability challenge, it’s a major focus because reclamation, recycling and reuse demand a cooperative effort that requires the creation of a complete infrastructure.
The Benefits of Dematerialization - Aug/Sep 2008
Dematerialization is a long word for a very simple concept that lies at the core of any successful manufacturing model, green or otherwise: using less material.
Certifying Sustainability - August/September 2008
While the A&D community was arguably the driving force behind the greening of the built environment, now it’s starting to look more like the victim.