WFB EditorsNewsABC: Construction Industry Must Add 439,000 Workers in 2025The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 439,000 new workers in 2025 to meet anticipated demand for construction services, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors.January 27, 2025NewsNAR: Existing Home Sales Increased 2.2% in DecemberExisting-home sales grew 2.2% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.24 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.January 27, 2025NewsSaroyan Hardwoods Sales Representative Mike Irish Dies at 63Saroyan Hardwoods Sales Representative Mike Irish died at age 63.January 27, 2025NewsShare Your Insights on the State of the Flooring IndustryWood Floor Business is collecting information for our annual State of the Industry report included every year in the April/May issue of WFB magazine.January 22, 2025New ProductsFestool Releases New Version of OF 1010 RouterFestool introduced a new version of its OF 1010 Router that features a double-sided column clamp to create a routing base and an adjustable parallel edge guide.January 22, 2025NewsDeb DeGraaf Receives World Floor Covering Association’s Luminary AwardThe World Floor Covering Association names Deb DeGraaf, co-owner of Grand Rapids, Mich.-based DeGraaf Interiors, the recipient of the 2024 Luminary Award for “inspirational leadership.”January 22, 2025NewsBasic Coatings Announces 2024 Floor of the Year WinnersBasic Coatings (Bowling Green, Ohio) announced the winners of its 2024 Floor of the Year contest.January 22, 2025PodcastsLatest on the ATWF Podcast: Talking Bowling Alleys and Ghost Stories With T.J. HaasIn Part 1 of the latest “All Things Wood Floor” podcast episode, T.J. Haas of Mad Science Flooring in Syracuse, N.Y., and host Stephen Diggins discuss what it was like growing up in bowling alleys.January 22, 2025New ProductsMilwaukee Releases M18 FUEL Random Orbital SanderMilwaukee Tool’s M18 FUEL 5-inch Random Orbital Sander features an ergonomic design with its compact size and low vibration, the company says. It includes an integrated dust bag and five-mode speed control from 6,000 to 12,000 orbits per minute.January 20, 2025NewsWFB Briefs: Stauf Launches New Website, PID to Host Book Signing, MoreStauf USA launched its newly redesigned website at staufusa.com. The revamped website is designed to provide installer-friendly resources and simplified product navigation.January 20, 2025Previous PagePage 20 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 ContentTransform Red Oak Into White Oak In One Easy Step
