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Floor Focus' annual Vision Design Award winners, including grand prize winner Gensler, are celebrated with photography, project descriptions and jury quotes—along with bios of the judges: Shashi Caan, Andrew Wolfram and Helene Gregoire.
Editor Jessica Chevalier reviews ways the hardwood category could take a more aggressive, consumer-facing stance in response to the pressure from the performance enhancements and competitive price points of lookalike products like LVT and WPC.
Editor Beth Miller breaks down some common myths about polished concrete, such as the cheap cost and ease of maintenance. To meet growing demands, flooring contractors are investing in higher quality polishing equipment and moisture control systems.
Executive editor Darius Helm covers why the insurance replacement market continues to grow. Homeowners have more expensive possessions than before and are moving toward the coast, where global warming is causing higher sea levels and stronger storms.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Starnet's Eric Boender to ask about the advantages for commercial flooring contractors that are considering entry into the flooring maintenance business. The profit outweighs the time contractors need to get established.
Contributing editor Jim Dion discusses how taking the "one size fits all" approach with customers will not help businesses compete with Amazon. Businesses should neither be a stranger nor a nuisance when it comes to staying in touch with customers.
Publisher Kemp Harr covers factors contributing to rising carpet costs, such as Hurricane Harvey and a supplier's Chapter 11 bankruptcy production. The flooring business grew by 3%, while LVT grew by 30%, with the remaining categories flat to down.
SkB's Melissa Maddux Renner discusses selecting floorcoverings from Chilewich, Tarkett's Tandus Centiva, Odosdeign and Kentwood in SkB's flexible workspace design of Boston Consulting Group's new Seattle office.
Editor Jessica Chevalier reviews Baker Bros. owner Phil Koufidakis' success in transitioning and growing his business by joining the NFA, making sure his locations aren't competing against each other and investing in the digital market.
Contributing editor Christine B. Whittemore goes into depth on how to monitor online sites and social media networks for mentions. A blocking and tackling perspective can help you plan out how to respond to positive or negative online conversations.