WFB EditorsNewsTrump Agrees to 30-Day Pause on Mexico, Canada TariffsPresident Donald Trump put a 30-day pause on the 25% tariffs against Mexico and Canada Monday after the two countries agreed to address his concerns about border security and drug trafficking.February 4, 2025NewsWFB Needs Your Help: Answer the State of the Industry Survey by Feb. 14Wood Floor Business is collecting information for our annual State of the Industry report included every year in the April/May issue of WFB magazine.February 4, 2025NewsDecember Construction Hiring Lowest Since April 2020The construction industry had 217,000 job openings on the last day of December 2024, a 55,000 decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.February 4, 2025NewsFCITS Announces Flooring Inspector Training Certification CourseFlooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS) announces its Complete Flooring Inspector Certification course will take place March 3–7 in Dalton, Ga.February 4, 2025NewsHGTV Stars to Lead Wood Flooring Discussion at the 2025 International Builders ShowHGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” stars, Dave and Jenny Marrs, will lead a session about the value of hardwood flooring for home builders and buyers at the 2025 International Builders Show Feb. 25 in Las Vegas.February 4, 2025NewsWFB Briefs: Residential Construction Spending Up 1.5%, Registration Open for Nailer DayResidential construction spending rose 1.5% from November to December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $951.52 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.February 4, 2025New ProductsRubio Monocoat Launches 20 New Oil Plus 2C ColorsRubio Monocoat introduced 20 colors to its Oil Plus 2C wood finish line.February 4, 2025NewsFishman Flooring Solutions Named One of Baltimore’s ‘Top Workplaces for 2024’Baltimore-based flooring distributor Fishman Flooring Solutions has been named one of Baltimore’s “Top Workplaces for 2024” by the Baltimore Sun.February 3, 2025HumorWFB’s ‘Lounging Woman’ Caption Contest Winner AnnouncedWe asked for your captions for his photo, and our online readers voted. Congratulations to winner Aaron Hall of Hall’s Hardwood Flooring Inc. in Greensboro, N.C., who submitted the caption shown in this photo.February 3, 2025NewsJob-Site Monitoring Platform Floorcloud Rebrands to CLīMITJob-site monitoring platform Floorcloud rebranded to CLīMIT as the company moves toward working with trades outside of flooring.February 3, 2025Previous PagePage 17 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 ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
