WFB EditorsNewsWoman Electrocuted While Using Fractal Wood-Burning MachineA woman nearly lost her life after using a homemade fractal wood-burning machine––also known as a Lichtenberg machine––for a DIY project at her New Mexico home, the Albuquerque Journal reports.July 6, 2020NewsDomotex USA 2021 PostponedDomotex USA 2021 has been postponed.July 1, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Construction Spending Falls 2.1%; Uzin, Wolff Launch Productivity SeriesConstruction spending in May fell 2.1% from April to $1.36 trillion. Compared with May 2019, construction spending increased 0.3%. The full Census Bureau report can be found here.July 1, 2020NewsIndusparquet Hires Jessica Murphy as Sales and Marketing CoordinatorIndusparquet announced the hiring of Jessica Murphy as its sales and marketing coordinator and director of special projects.July 1, 2020NewsSurvey: Self-Employed Workers Hit Harder Economically by COVID-19Self-employed workers in states where businesses were hit hardest by COVID-19 shutdowns are more likely to face economic hardships, a recent U.S. Census Bureau survey found.July 1, 2020NewsConstruction Employment Increased in 329 out of 358 Metros in MayConstruction employment increased in 329 out of 358 metros in May, climbing back after a devastating April, the Associated General Contractors of America reports.July 1, 2020NewsApril Home Prices ‘Remarkably Stable’ with 4.7% Year-Over-Year GainsApril home prices posted a 4.7% annual gain according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index.July 1, 2020NewsMan Falls Through Home’s Hardwood Floor ... And Into a 30-Foot WellIt is unclear at what point the 5-foot-wide well was covered over with hardwood flooring in the home.July 1, 2020NewsOSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Construction; EEOC Says Antibodies Tests Cannot Be RequiredThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued new guidance for construction companies returning to work amid the COVID-19 crisis.June 29, 2020NewsGovernor: Dalton Flooring Workers a ‘Hot Spot’ For COVID Cases in GeorgiaA “hot spot” for cases of COVID-19 in the Dalton, Ga., area appears to be tied to workers in the flooring industry, Gov. Brian Kemp told reporters Friday.June 29, 2020Previous PagePage 139 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
