WFB EditorsNewsJump in Construction Cancellations Due to COVID-19As the toll of the coronavirus pandemic increases, 39% of contractors reported current projects have been halted or cancelled due to the crisis and economic fallout, according to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) survey.March 30, 2020NewsU.S. CARES Act Offers Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19The U.S. passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act March 27 in an attempt to bolster businesses during the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus crisis. The Act could offer needed relief for hardwood flooring companies and employees struggling during the pandemic. Here are answers from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the World Floor Covering Association to a few common questions about the Act in regards to wood floor pros:March 30, 2020NewsPending Home Sales Grow 2.4% in FebruaryPending home sales ticked up 2.4% month-over-month in February, and increased 9.4% compared with February 2019, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).March 30, 2020NewsWood Flooring Companies Donate Face Masks During COVID-19 CrisisAs hospitals and first responders around the country put out calls for donations of face masks due to shortages spurred by COVID-19, wood flooring companies are answering with donations.March 30, 2020NewsNew York Halts Construction in Revised Shutdown OrderNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered a halt to all construction in the state that is not an emergency.March 30, 2020NewsIndonesia Scraps Licenses for Wood Exports, Causing Fears of Illegal Logging SurgeIndonesia has ended a regulation requiring timber companies to have export licenses certifying their wood was harvested legally, Mongabay reports.March 30, 2020NewsFloor & Decor Leadership Take Salary Cuts in Response to PandemicFloor & Decor announced its leadership team will take pay cuts in response to the current business environment created by the coronavirus pandemic.March 30, 2020NewsSurvey: Wood Flooring Work Slowing Down as Shelter-in-Place Orders IncreaseAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, survey results show that wood flooring work is significantly slowing down as government shutdown mandates increase.March 30, 2020NewsHospitals Ask for PPE Donations as Pandemic WorsensHospitals around the country continue to be in urgent need of PPE due to the shortage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Numerous medical facilities are requesting donations of N95 masks, safety glasses, nitrile gloves and more items that are commonly used by some wood floor contractors.March 25, 2020New ProductsRapid RH L6 Integrates with MeasureSquareWagner Meters’ Rapid RH L6 system is now integrated within the framework of the MeasureSquare takeoff estimating suite. Key Rapid RH capabilities are combined within the comprehensive mapping, planning and estimating functions of the MeasureSquare platform, allowing flooring professionals quick and easy data access for all floors within a building, the company says.wagnermeters.comMarch 25, 2020Previous PagePage 157 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
