WFB EditorsNewsConstruction Spending Inches Upward in AugustTotal construction spending inched upward to a total of $1,318.5 billion in August, a 0.1 percent increase compared with July’s $1,317.4 billion in spending, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.October 1, 2018News$4 Million Lake Home ‘Spared No Expense’ on Spiral Cedar Tree StaircaseThe cedar tree, which boasts its original knots and character, has white pine treads protruding from it.October 1, 2018NewsFishman Flooring Opens Branch in GeorgiaFishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore, Md.) has opened a branch in Garden City, Ga.October 1, 2018NewsPremiere Finishing & Coating Revamps WebsitePremiere Finishing & Coating (Reidsville, N.C.) launched a redesigned website with new features for customers.October 1, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Armstrong Employees Participate in United Way Day of Caring; Belknap Holds Open HouseMore than 225 employees of Armstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) volunteered at nonprofit organizations during the United Way of Lancaster County’s Day of Caring Sept. 7. The team completed projects in local parks, community service centers and educational centers, and pledged more than $115,000 to the United Way campaign. The company’s Armstrong Flooring Community Fund also donated $200,000 to the cause.October 1, 2018NewsFestool To Host Craftsmen at Las Vegas EventFestool (Lebanon, Ind.) announced it will host its annual “Festool Connect” event in Las Vegas at Enclave on Oct. 27.October 1, 2018NewsEU Tropical Flooring Imports Fall 21 PercentImports of flooring products from tropical countries dropped 21 percent in the European Union during the first half of 2018, according to ITTO.October 1, 2018NewsCaches of Medieval Coins Found Under Wood Floors of Scandinavian ChurchesThe coins are believed to have been accidentally dropped by patrons seeking to purchase salvation.October 1, 2018NewsAugust Pending Home Sales Drop 1.8 PercentPending home sales fell 1.8 percent during August, making it the fourth month of decline in the past five months, according to the National Association of Realtors.October 1, 2018SurveysWFB 2018 Wood Flooring Contractor SurveySeptember 28, 2018Previous PagePage 263 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
