WFB EditorsNewsNBA Unveils Court with ‘Black Lives Matter’ LetteringAs the NBA gears up to restart games in Orlando next week, it unveiled its official hardwood design for the occasion, featuring "Black Lives Matter" in prominent lettering on the sideline of its court at the Walt Disney World Resort.It’s a #WholeNewGame.Scrimmages begin tomorrow (7/22) through Tuesday (7/28) and will air on NBA League Pass and NBA TV! The NBA Restart begins on July 30 with games all day and night. pic.twitter.com/AiZeCksoSGHere is the NBA restart court in Orlando: the spaced out chairs are the socially distanced bench, Black Lives Matter is written on the court. pic.twitter.com/XGJu1w4QLCJuly 22, 2020NewsHorizon Forest Adds Juanita Reyes to Houston Inside Sales TeamHorizon Forest Products hired Juanita Reyes to its Houston Branch as an inside sales team member.July 22, 2020NewsFloor Educational Guild Seminar Switches to Webinar FormatThe Floor Educational Guild’s August Seminar will transition to a webinar format Aug. 26–28.July 22, 2020NewsLowe’s, Home Depot Mask Mandates in EffectLowe’s and Home Depot are now requiring customers to wear face masks in all store locations due to the coronavirus pandemic.July 22, 2020NewsChina-based Flooring Company to Invest $70 Million in New Georgia PlantCreative Flooring Solutions (CFL), a manufacturer of wood, laminate and luxury vinyl flooring, will invest more than $70 million in a new manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Ga.July 20, 2020NewsConstruction Employment Rises in 31 States from May to JuneConstruction employment grew in 31 states and D.C. between May and June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).July 20, 2020New ProductsSpyder Offers Tarantula Circular Saw BladesSpyder’s 7¼-inch Tarantula Circular Saw Blades are available in 40-tooth fine finish and 60-tooth ultra-fine finish blades. They feature durable NiCo (nickel cobalt) teeth and an antifriction coating that enables smoother cuts with less binding, the company says.spyderproducts.comJuly 20, 2020NewsHousing Starts Surge 14.3% in June; Down 4.0% Year-Over-YearHousing starts increased 17.3% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.2 million, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Year-over-year, housing starts declined 4.0%.July 20, 2020NewsBuilder Confidence Jumps 14 Points to Pre-Pandemic LevelBuilder confidence rose 14 points in July to a level of 72, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. The level has returned to the same confidence level reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in March.July 20, 2020HumorWhat’s the Craziest Thing You’ve Seen Someone Do on a Job Site?We asked wood flooring pros about the crazy things they've seen happen on a job site, and they didn't disappoint.July 17, 2020Previous PagePage 136 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
