Carpet Fiber Update - March 2012
Editor Darius Helm takes a close look at the soft fiber market, and also provides an update of the fiber market in general along with a report on develpments in wool fiber.
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World Flooring: Domotex 2012 - March 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr reports on this year's Domotex show, heldannually in Hannover, Germany. The largest flooring show in the world saw a boost in attendance this year, which also saw a new focus on hardwood.
Strategic Exchange - March 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the impact the late Chris Davis had on the flooring industry, and also takes a look at how Hanley Wood is working with manufacturers to maintain the success of its Surfaces show, along with challenges facing the IICRC.
Designer Forum - March 2012
Paul Cooper, a senior associate at TRO Jung Brannen, discusses the challenges in the design of Mease Dunedin Hospital's ICU/CCU unit, focusing on balancing form and function while creating a calm, soothing space.
Focus on Leadership - March 2012
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Bob Shaw, the founder of Engineered Floors and also founder and former CEO of Shaw Industries, covering everything from the future of broadloom to the advantages of competing with polyester carpet.
Best Practices - March 2012
Editor Brian Hemilton profiles Foremost Interiors of Salt Lake City, which caters to medium to high end clients on home renovation projects. What makes Foremost different is its focus on working closely with clients on design and project coordination.
Tile Files - March 2012
Editor Brian Hamilton profiles two retailers, Ruby & Quiri and Bullnose Tile, focusing on the different ways they have discovered to successfully sell ceramic tile.
People Power - March 2012
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey focuses his latest installment on leadership development on an examination of the difference between coaches and leaders, and the difference between winning and creating winners.
Future Focus Awards - February 2012
The first annual Future Focus Awards, created to recognize the flooring industry's talented young professionals, feature winners and honorable mentions in six categories, including the grand prize winner, Touch of Color Flooring's Scott Appel.
Trends in the Corporate Sector - Feburary 2012
Editor Jessica Cehvalier takes a look at design trends in the corporate workspace through the eyes of principals from SkB Architects, Huntsman Architectural Group, Studio O+A and Cannon Design.