Certification: How it Works - February 2010
Editor Darius Helm provides an overview of the certifications and rating systems impacting the flooring industry as well as how they work with each other, along with an update on LEED for Homes.
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Distribution Update - February 2010
Editor Brian Hamilton discusses the role of floorcovering distributors, the impact of Armstrong going direct to CCA Global retailers on the distribution, and other challenges facing flooring distributors.
Strategic Exchange - February 2010
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses consumer confidence, as well as Armstrong going direct to CCA Global retailers, Shaw's Texas pie fight, and Carpet One's convention, featuring a speech by Colin Powell and strategies for a successful year.
Designer Forum - February 2010
Lynda Anderson with Ratio Architects talks about the challenges of designing large public spaces, focusing on the Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Wood Cuts - February 2010
Ed Korczak, executive director of the National Wood Flooring Association, talks about recent trends in hardwood supply and pricing, as well as consumer tastes and prospects for 2010 and beyond.
Surfaces Preview 2010 - January 2010
A sneak peek at what's new in this year's Surfaces Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, including images and descriptions of carpet, area rugs, hardwood, laminates and resilient flooring, as well as an overview of other show features.
Impact of the Federal Stimulus - January 2010
Editor Brian Hamilton takes a look at the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and finds out where the money is going and where the opportunities lie for the flooring industry.
The Backing Business - January 2010
Editor Darius Helm takes a close look at the carpet backing business, including an overview of the business itself and highlights of all the major independent producers and carpet mills.
Industry Panel on Cultivating Business - Jan 2010
Four Starnet affiliated contract dealers discuss how the creation of a business development position at their firms has helped them gain a competitive advantage, and what exactly that position entails.
Concrete: Moisture Testing - January 2010
Lee Eliseian, president of Independent Floor Testing and Inspection, Inc., talks about how excessive moisture and high pH are the most common causes of commercial flooring failures, and how to correctly deal with them.