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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.

Kelly Dubisar of Gensler San Francisco: Design Ovations

Kelly Dubisar of Gensler San Francisco: Design Ovations

Feb. 2014—Kelly Dubisar, sr. associate & design director with Gensler San Francisco, uses text & image to describe her favorite flooring materials, such as handcrafted tile from the likes of Fioranese & Ceramiche Refin, as well as hardwood patterns.

Surfaces Preview - January 2014

Surfaces Preview - January 2014

Editor Jessica Chevalier puts together a preview of the Surfaces expo in Vegas, with photos and product information from dozens of the leading floorcovering manufacturers exhibiting at this year's show.

Trends in Government Design

Trends in Government Design

January 2014—Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on developments in the government sector, including projections on construction starts, new directions from the GSA to modernize the government, and how flooring fits into the new framework.

The Backing Business: New Innovations and Capital Investments

The Backing Business: New Innovations and Capital Investments

Jan 2014—Editor Darius Helm discusses developments in the carpet backing business, including new investments in domestic capacity, how carpet tile has changed the game, impact of multi-family development, & highlights from independent backing producers.

Beyond Las Vegas: Shaw, Mohawk, Oriental Weavers

Beyond Las Vegas: Shaw, Mohawk, Oriental Weavers

January 2014—Editor Jessica Chevalier and publisher Kemp Harr report on new products from flooring manufacturers not attending Surfaces, including Mohawk and Shaw, along with their flooring divisions, Columbia and Anderson, as well as Oriental Wavers.

Builder Update: FEI Group's Jay Smith

Builder Update: FEI Group's Jay Smith

January 2014—Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Jay Smith, president of FEI Group, which is part of CCA Global, about the state of the residential housing market, FEI's strategies, and the outlook for the next few years.

Greenbuild 2013: Mandates on Transparency

Greenbuild 2013: Mandates on Transparency

January 2014—Editor Darius Helm reviews the Greenbuild show, held this year in Philadelpia, including new products and programs from flooring producers, as well as analysis of how LEED v4 and its focus on transparency is changing the game.

Flooring Share Shift, Global GDP, Amazon vs Home Depot

Flooring Share Shift, Global GDP, Amazon vs Home Depot

Strategic Exchange, Jan 2014—Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the U.S. share of global GDP, as well as shifts in flooring share, the weakness in middle price points, Amazon's challenge to the home centers, and the growing clout of category killers.