Best Practices - January 2013
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles Great Western Flooring Company, a Chicago based retailer that has figured out how to adapt to the shift away from builder business.
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Wood Cuts - January 2013
Contributing editor Michael Martin, CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association, discusses issues of lumber supply and what can be expected now that hardwood flooring demand is starting to pick up.
Design Ovations - January 2013
Kristin Dorais, a senior designer at Integrated Architecture Interiors, offers her design picks, including carpet tile from Shaw and Interface, textural rugs from Scott Group Custom Carpets, and loose-lay resilient flooring from Roppe.
Facility Managers Survey 2012 - December 2012
Editor Darius Helm analyzes the results of the biennial facility managers survey. The survey covers everything from the responsibilities and challenges of facility managers to favorite products and manufacturers in both carpet and hard surface flooring.
The Rug Market - December 2012
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a close look at the area rug business, focusing on how ecommerce is impacting the industry. The article also examines price points and marketing strategies, including those using multimedia.
Greenbuild 2012 - December 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr reviews this year's Greenbuild show, held in San Francisco in mid November. The report on the leading green building show includes highlights from several key flooring producers and an overview of the conference.
Healthcare Design Conference Review - Dec 2012
Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae reports on this year's Healthcare Design Conference, held in Phoenix, Arizona in early November, including highlights from key flooring manufacturers.
Surfaces Preview - December 2012
Editor Jessica Chevalier puts together images and text on product introductions for Surfaces 2012, featuring dozens of the top flooring producers in every flooring category.
Strategic Exchange - December 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr, referencing the presidential election, points to the need for compromise in order to move forward as a nation, and also discusses how to balance technology at retail and reflects about the holidays.
Designer Forum - December 2012
Sally Dinsmoor of Sally Dinsmoor Design discusses the design of Bikini Joe's, a sports bar and grill, and how a "borderline tacky" aesthetic guided the design. Flooring elements include Centiva vinyl tile, Daltile porcelain tile and Mohawk Carpet tile.