WFB EditorsNewsWFCA, CCA Name Jim Aaron Executive Director of Education FoundationThe World Floor Covering Association, in conjunction with CCA Global Partners, appointed Jim Aaron executive director of the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF).February 1, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Graf Custom Awarded ‘Best of Houzz’; Schönox HPS North America Turns 10; MoreGraf Custom Hardwood (Portsmouth, Ohio) received a “Best of Houzz 2021” award for design. The distinction is awarded annually by the home renovation and design platform based on user ratings.February 1, 2021NewsShow Off Your Floors! Entry Deadline for 2021 WFB Design Awards Is TodayFebruary 1, 2021NewsAre You the Ultimate Wood Floor Guy or Gal? Enter Our ContestWood Floor Business is starting a search for the 2021 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy and Ultimate Wood Floor Gal. This contest is to shine the spotlight on contractors, and they don’t have to do the fanciest work or run the biggest company. They don’t even have to run a company at all—they could be someone who toils alone or someone who is part of a crew. They do have to be extraordinary in their work ethic, their integrity and their professionalism. They have to have qualities that make them The Ultimate.February 1, 2021NewsShow Off Your Epic Floor: 2021 WFB Design Awards Deadline Is Feb. 1January 27, 2021NewsConstruction Employment Grows in 37 States in DecemberConstruction employment increased in 37 states from November to December, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. However, employment remains below pre-pandemic levels in two thirds of states.January 27, 2021New ProductsI4F Launches Water-Resistant Drop-Lock Flooring SystemI4F’s i-Click4U is a water-resistant, one-piece drop-lock flooring installation system designed for engineered wood flooring, as well as laminate. It eliminates the need for chemical sprays or additional sealing substances normally required to prevent water leaking into flooring panel joints, the company says.i4f.comJanuary 27, 2021NewsHome Prices Jump 9.5% in NovemberHome prices increased 9.5% year-over-year in November on the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index.January 27, 2021News3M Profits Increased 17.8% in 20203M’s (St. Paul, Minn.) net income increased 17.8% in 2020 to $5.38 billion compared with 2019’s $4.57 billion, according to its year-end report. Overall sales in 2020 inched upward 0.1% to $32.2 billion.January 27, 2021NewsLoba-Wakol Releases 2021 Training ScheduleLoba-Wakol LLC released its training schedule for 2021. Courses will be held at the company’s headquarters in Wadesboro, N.C., and in Denver.January 27, 2021Previous PagePage 102 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentTransform Red Oak Into White Oak In One Easy Step
