WFB EditorsNewsUSTR Continues to Block Timber Imports from Peruvian ExporterUnited States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer directed the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to continue to block future timber imports from Inversiones La Oroza SRL, a Peruvian exporter found to have illegally harvested timber in its supply chain.October 26, 2020NewsSeptember Existing Home Sales Jump 9.4%Existing home sales continued their fourth consecutive month of growth in September, rising 9.4% over August to an adjusted rate of 6.54 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.October 26, 2020NewsHouzz: Construction Renovation Activity at Highest Level Since 2018The construction sector had its highest level of activity in the third quarter of 2020 in two years, according to the latest Houzz Renovation Barometer.October 26, 2020New ProductsBerryAlloc Launches Oak Parquet CollectionBerryAlloc’s Les Essentiels and Les Exclusifs lines feature a 3.3-mm oak veneer over a high-density fiberboard that provides shock resistance, less echo and increased efficiency with underfloor heating, the company says. Both lines feature 10 color options and are treated with a matte Ultimtec finish that contains no solvents or chemical reagents. berryalloc.comOctober 21, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: OSHA COVID-19 Safety Violation Fines; Schönox Joins Mindful Materials LibraryThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it has issued $1.2 million in fines for COVID-19 safety violations since the start of the pandemic. OSHA also released an FAQ regarding the effectiveness of N95 respirators for protection against COVID-19.October 21, 2020NewsConstruction Employment Increases in 32 States in SeptemberConstruction employment increased in 32 states in September, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Construction employment slid in 17 states and remained unchanged in Arkansas and D.C.October 21, 2020NewsSeptember Single-Family Housing Starts Reach Highest Pace Since 2007September single-family housing starts surged 8.5% and reached their highest pace since June 2007 at 1.1 million, according to the National Association of Home Builders.October 21, 2020NewsResearchers Develop Transparent Wood that ‘Outperforms Glass’See-through wood may have a big role in construction in the future.October 21, 2020Maintenance2020 Repair + Maintenance Product FocusSee the latest repair and maintenance products. The companies below are advertisers in the October/November 2020 issue of Wood Floor Business.October 20, 2020NewsBuilder Confidence Sets New Record High in OctoberBuilder confidence climbed to a level of 85 in October, toppling September’s record-setting confidence level of 83. The past two months represent the first time the index has been over 80, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Levels above 50 on the index are considered positive market indicators. The monthly NAHB survey began in 1985.October 19, 2020Previous PagePage 120 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 DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentSawdust in Our Veins
