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June 2014—Ann Marie Procopio, director of Interiors at DRA Architects, writes about the design of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in Springfield, Massachusetts, including its use of Nora rubber flooring, epoxy terrazzo and Crossville tile.
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles California based Universal Metro, a commercial flooring contractor that has served the Los Angeles metro area for 30 years, thanks in part to a sophisticated hiring system building a strong, loyal team.
June 2014—Contributing editor Sam Allman discusses the difference between value and price and how it relates to competition from big boxes and discount chains, and he also offers insights into how retailers can navigate through these issues.
June 2014—Brett Miller, director of certification and education for the NWFA, discusses hardwood flooring adhesives, including water-based, solvent-based and moisture-curing urethanes, as well as VOC emissions and newer environmentally friendly adhesives.
June 2014—Jessica Maples, senior associate with Hickok Cole, describes her favorite flooring materials, including Porcelanosa tile, Bolon woven vinyl, Desso carpet and Loophouse rugs, in a photo essay.
May 2014—Floor Focus' editorial team, along with analysis and statistics by Market Insights LLC, breaks down the flooring industry's 2013 results. The report includes a statistical overview as well as indepth reports on all six major flooring categories.
May 2014—Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the state of the hospitality market, including a report on market activity and the strength of the renovation sector, along with product and design trends and an update on sustainability.
May 2014—Editor Heather Osteen reports on this year's NWFA show, held in Nashville in April. The report includes highlights from PanTim, Somerset, Armstrong, Mannington, Mercier, Somerset, Mullican, Mirage, American OEM and others.
May 2014—Publisher Kemp Harr reviews this year's Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor Show, held in Shanghai at the end of March. The report also includes analysis of conditions in the Chinese market.
May 14—Publisher Kemp Harr takes a look at the economy and the state of residential & commercial business, and also discusses the redesign of RD Weis' space, statistics on selling flooring online, and a section on trade shows & what makes them successful.