April 11, 2016—Jennifer Nye, Senior Interior Designer with Gensler in Philadelphia, and Kemp Harr discuss Jennifer's upcoming NeoCon presentation titled Redefining Acoustical Privacy: A game of Jenga. Listen to the interview to hear about the challenges and solutions related to designing effective work spaces in today's open office environments.
April 8, 2016—David Koenig, VP and GM of Crossville Tile and Stone, and Kemp Harr discuss Crossville's recent acquisition of Contempo, the leading tile and stone distributor in Utah. Listen to the interview to hear more about Contempo's fit within Crossville's network of company-owned showroom locations, which now totals 35.
April 6, 2016—Don Maier, President and CEO of Armstrong Flooring Inc., and Kemp Harr discuss the growth strategy for this brand new publicly traded (AFI) flooring company with new leadership and a singular floorcovering focus. Listen to the interview to hear more about the new company's focus on innovation as a differentiator.
April 5, 2016—Brendan Dowdall, Founder of Concrete Sensors, and Kemp Harr discuss Brendan's patented invention which could revolutionize how new construction slab moisture is monitored in the future. Listen to the interview for more details.
April 4, 2016—Alena Capra, Spokesperson for the Coverings Show, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights for the annual Coverings Expo which starts in two weeks at the McCormick Place in Chicago. Listen to the interview to hear more about the show and its keynote speakers, design showcases as well as hear more about Alena Capri Design's business momentum.
March 29, 2016—Doug Young, EVP with HPS Schönox, and Kemp Harr talk about last week's Global Shop Expo in Las Vegas. Listen to the interview to hear more about this show and why Schönox goes every year.
March 24, 2016 — Kermit Baker, a Harvard economist, and Kemp Harr, discuss the February Architectural Billing Index and the Joint Center for Housing Studies remodel activity (LIRA) report. Listen to the interview to hear Baker talk about the momentum in commercial construction business as well as in the housing market.
March 23, 2016—Mark Woodman, Owner of Mark Woodman Design and Color, and Kemp Harrdiscuss Mark's role on the Surfaces Education Advisory Board. Listen to the interview to hear Mark talk about the role of fashion in the interaction between retailers and consumers.
March 22, 2016—Bob Peoples, Executive Director of the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), and Kemp Harr discuss the issues that CARE is focused on in light of the lower value of recycled plastic due to the lower price of oil. Listen to the interview for more information and to hear the latest news on California's AB 2398 EPR legislation.
March 21, 2016—Ron Dunn, President and Co-CEO of Alliance Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the retail buying group's recent annual meeting held in Tucson, Arizona. Listen to the interview to hear Ron talk about the optimistic tone within the members and other meeting highlights.