WFB EditorsNewsConstruction Spending Increases 1.3 Percent in JanuaryConstruction spending had a 1.3 percent bump in January to $1.28 trillion, a 0.3 percent increase from January 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.March 13, 2019NewsConstruction Employment Falls by 31,000 in FebruaryFebruary construction employment dropped by 31,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.March 13, 2019NewsCascade Pacific Flooring to Distribute Pallmann ProductsCascade Pacific Flooring Distributors (Portland, Ore.) will now carry Pallmann USA (Aurora, Colo.) products at its five locations in Washington and Oregon, Pallmann announced.March 13, 2019NewsFirst Domotex USA Trade Show Has 5,130 RegistrantsDomotex USA 2019 organizers announced that its inaugural flooring trade show had 5,130 registrants and 282 exhibitors. It was held Feb. 28–March 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.March 13, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: New Horizon Sales Team Member; FCICA Self-Leveling WebinarHorizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) appointed Wilson Crouch to its inside sales team at its Charleston, S.C., branch. He can be reached at (843) 744-4442.March 13, 2019NewsBona 2019 Certified Craftsman Convention Largest EverThe 2019 Bona Certified Craftsman Convention drew more than 230 attendees, making it the largest BCC convention to date, company said.March 11, 2019NewsGraf and Robbins Engineered Wood Flooring Company to LaunchGraf and Robbins Flooring, a new engineered wood flooring manufacturer, announced it will begin production in May 2019.March 11, 2019New ProductsAnderson Releases Unleashed Hardwood CollectionAnderson Tuftex’s Unleashed Collection includes Kensington (pictured) and Buckingham engineered white oak, both available in a width of 8 inches and lengths up to 82.5 inches. The premium sawn face collection features a wire-brushed texture. The material was harvested in the Appalachian Mountains and manufactured in South Carolina, the company says.andersontuftex.comMarch 11, 2019NewsSouthern Wood Floors Celebrates 25th AnniversarySouthern Wood Floors (Augusta, Ga.) is celebrating 25 years in business this year.March 11, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: FCICA Approved for IICRC Education Credits; More Properties Sell For $1M Than Under $200KThe Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) announced its 2019 convention is an approved event for IICRC Continuing Education Credits. Any IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) registrant attending the event may be awarded up to 14 credit hours. The convention is scheduled for March 26–28 at the El Conquistador Resort in Tucson, Ariz. Registration info can be found here.March 11, 2019Previous PagePage 228 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
