WFB EditorsNewsTrump Halts Plans for 25 Percent Tariff Increase on Chinese ProductsThe Trump administration announced it will freeze plans to raise tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products to 25 percent.December 3, 2018NewsConstruction Spending Dips Slightly in OctoberConstruction spending dropped 0.1 percent in October to $1.31 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, marking the third consecutive month of decline.December 3, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Used UV Floor Machine for Sale; SAi Hires Customer Experience DirectorA used Bulldog UV floor curing machine is for sale. View more in the WFB Classifieds.December 3, 2018NewsWood for NCAA Tournament Flooring Dedicated by Menominee TribeWood destined for the NCAA basketball tournament in March 2019 was given a traditional dedication ceremony by the Menominee, a Native American tribe in Wisconsin that supplies timber for the wood floors used in the Final Four tournaments.December 3, 2018NewsConstruction Employment Grows in 78 Percent of Metros Year-Over-YearConstruction employment increased in 78 percent of metro areas from October 2017 to October 2018, growing in 281 of 358 metro areas, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).November 30, 2018NewsMannington Announces Leadership Retirements, TransitionsThree leaders in the Mannington Mills (Salem, N.J.) residential segment are retiring at the end of 2018, including Residential President Ed Duncan; VP of Sales Steve Zangla and VP of Styling Joe Amato.November 30, 2018NewsOctober Pending Home Sales Fall 2.6 PercentPending home sales dropped 2.6 percent in October, according to the National Association of Realtors.November 30, 2018NewsCDC: Construction Workers Have Highest Suicide Rate Among U.S. MalesMales working in the construction and extraction industry have the highest suicide rate among the working age population in the U.S., according to National Violent Death Reporting System data recently analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.November 30, 2018SolidMaking The Cut: How Solid Wood Flooring Is MadeAn inside look at what it takes to produce solid hardwood flooring.November 29, 2018Tool ReviewsTool Reviews: Sharp Pog Blade Sharpener and Etymotic EarphonesWood floor pros test the Tool Reviews: Sharp Pog oscillating blade Sharpener and Etymotic earphonesNovember 28, 2018Previous PagePage 248 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
