People Power: The will to prepare—and learn - June 2021
Through anecdotes and insights, contributing editor Sam Allman talks about the power and motivation to change one’s circumstances and how to prepare to win.
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Contractor’s Corner: Cash flow and accounts receivables collection - June 2021
Contributing editor Dave Stafford offers indepth advice about strategies to secure payment and how to navigate the system to prevent profit loss.
Annual Report: In 2021, while the residential market had a strong second half, the stagnant commercial market held back industry growth - May 2021
Floor Focus’ annual flooring industry report includes statistics for the whole industry, the various product categories and the lead manufacturers in every category, along with indepth analysis, trend reports and industry highlights.
Trends in Education: The K-12 market is active as schools adapt to serve students post-pandemic - May 2021
The K-12 education sector remained active over the course of the last year as schools sought to update their facilities for students’ return. For flooring manufacturers, products that offer ease of cleanability and flexibility will get a second look.
Homebuilder Update: The homebuilder market is expected to produce even more units in 2021, despite rising costs of construction - May 2021
Homebuilders have been scrambling to keep up with the demand amid the pandemic, as city- and apartment-dwellers sought more space, and that trend is expected to continue in 2021 despite the current record-setting price tag on some building materials.
Made in America-Huali Floors: Huali Floors, one of the largest LVT producers in the world, starts U.S. production - May 2021
Just east of Dalton, Georgia, at the foot of Fort Mountain, is a sleepy little town on Highway 411 called Chatsworth. It is home to a new 400,000-square-foot rigid core LVT factory owned by Huali Floors, which started production in May.
Installation Challenges Abound: Flooring industry experts share tips for contractor business navigating a tough year - May 2021
More than a year into the pandemic, installation protocols continue to evolve and so too must the flooring contractor business. To help navigate the changing landscape, John McGrath, executive director of INSTALL, shares advice from industry leaders.
Strategic Exchange: Category marketshare is in flux as resilient continues its sweep - May 2021
Publisher Kemp Harr talks about the share shift occurring between categories as resilient gains more ground on carpet and what it means looking ahead, and he weighs in on the purchase of the Stainmaster brand by Lowe’s and the impact to dealers.
Focus on Leadership: President Carl Delia leads Emser with compassion and positivity - May 2021
Carl Delia is the quiet man at the helm driving Emser’s rapid growth in the builder, specified commercial and retail replacement sectors of the flooring business. Publisher Kemp Harr caught up with him to learn his keys to successful leadership.
Designer Forum: Fish & Richardson’s new office aims to create a comfortable work environment - May 2021
Intellectual property law firm Fish & Richardson recently expanded into a new office, selecting ID Studios for its design. Designer Deborah Elliott takes us on a tour and talks about how flooring from Shaw Contract and Bentley Mills played a role.