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Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the state of the builder market and the latest market data, and also takes a look at developments in flooring use (away from carpet and toward LVT), builder strategies and key trends in the market.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner takes a look at how developments in product construction, particularly in laminates and LVT, are using new materials, including bio-based chemistries and creating hybrids with enhanced performance characteristics.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews industry expert George Donnelly about moisture issues in concrete, including how big a problem it is, innovations in testing and mitigation, critical advice, and favorite products and suppliers.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses retailer sentiment and also reports on the Coverings show, including ceramic tile lifecycle analysis and the opening of Portobello’s U.S. facility, and on the highlights from the NFA meeting held in St. Kitts.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Noah Fulton, vice president of business strategy, about how he got his start at Karndean, what drove him to return, what makes Karndean unique, his vision for Karndean’s brand in the U.S., and much more.
Oshri Adri and Jillian Dahlman Bhatia, co-founders of Adri + Dahlman Interiors, discuss a 5,000-square-foot residential project in Long Island and how ceramic tile from Porcelanosa and carpet tile from Interface’s Flor helped achieve the vision.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Brewer Flooring, with 27 locations scattered across Oklahoma, Iowa, Florida, Texas, Missouri and Illinois, covering its 40-year history, its group affiliations, market focus and plans for the future.
Contributing editor Sam Allman discusses issues like procrastination and putting off hard tasks, from the perspective of owners versus entrepreneurs, and offers a section of “Entrepreneur Your Life” tips in the form of examples.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford responds to the threat of a market slowdown with extensive strategies for analyzing markets, determining business strengths, evaluating teams, assessing banking and managing payments.
Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the state of the hardwood market, covering challenges to hardwood’s growth, an NWFA update, shifts in material availability and trends in design and construction, as well as updates from 15 leading producers.