WFB EditorsNewsHousing Starts Up 6.2% Year-Over-Year in JuneJune housing starts increased 6.2% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.25 million, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.July 17, 2019NewsBuilder Confidence Grows One Point in JulyBuilder confidence increased one point in July to a level of 65 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).July 17, 2019New ProductsDuchateau Launches Craft & Commerce LineDuchateau’s Craft & Commerce Line is available as 6-inch engineered European oak planks with five color options, including Osler, Baxter, Fifer, Vitner (pictured) and Peddler. The flooring is finished with a matte UV lacquer and is durable, the company says.duchateau.comJuly 15, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Chinese Wood Imports Drop; Shaw Launches Associate Scholarship ProgramThe value of imported wood products in China dropped 10% during the first quarter of 2019 compared with the same period in 2018, Wood Resources International LLC reports. The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China has led to declining imports.July 15, 2019NewsThese 10 States Contain 60% of Construction Activity in the U.S.The U.S. construction industry may be flourishing, but the benefits are not evenly spread throughout the country, according to Construction Dive, citing a study by GlobalData.July 15, 2019NewsCanadian Housing Starts Surge 26% in JuneCanadian housing starts soared 26% in June, rising to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 245,657 units compared with 196,809 units in May, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) reported. The increase exceeded the government’s expectations for starts.July 15, 2019NewsVietnam Timber Industry Sees Rapid GrowthThe timber industry in Vietnam is booming, with import figures climbing to nearly 10 million cubic meters in 2018 as the country moves to meet growing demand, according to the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO).July 15, 2019NewsSponsored Video: Contractor Is Held HostageSponsored: Contractor held hostage by local competitors looking to steal his trade secret. Victim divulges his secret weapon: Advantage Coatings Tech App with free shipping and no minimums. Plus, the single component ACT 1. See more videos from ACT at this link.July 10, 2019NewsInvestigators Raid Homes of Contractor, Mayor Over Suspected Hardwood Floor Price-RiggingA misuse of emergency funds to install hardwood flooring in a New Mexico city building last year after a small water leak has taken a new turn.July 10, 2019New ProductsReward Flooring Unveils Mill Creek, Meadow CollectionsReward Flooring’s Mill Creek collection (pictured) features European oak with a rugged, distressed appearance. Its Meadow white oak collection contrasts with a clean, virtually knot-free appearance with a lightly wire-brushed texture and matte urethane finish, the company says.rewardflooring.comJuly 10, 2019Previous PagePage 205 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
