WFB EditorsNewsGreenbuild Conference To Convene in GermanyGreenbuild, a global conference dedicated to sustainable building, will hold its first event outside of the U.S. this April as it convenes in Berlin, Germany.March 5, 2018NewsConstruction Spending Flat At $1.2 Trillion in JanuaryTotal construction in the U.S. showed almost no movement in January, registering at $1,262.8 billion, compared with $1,262.7 billion in December, a change of 0.001 percent.March 5, 2018NewsYou Decide: ‘Puppy With Heels’ Caption Contest VoteMarch 5, 2018NewsNAHB Denounce Trump’s New Steel, Aluminum TariffsThe National Association of Home Builders spoke out against new tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imports by President Trump last week.March 5, 2018NewsRegistration Opens For CFI’s 25th Annual ConventionRegistration for the Certified Flooring Installers Association’s 25th annual convention is now open.March 5, 2018NewsArmstrong Flooring Sustainability Manager Receives STEP Ahead AwardArmstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) Sustainability Manager Amy Costello was recognized by the Manufacturing Institute with the Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award, an honor given to women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in the industry.March 5, 2018NewsLumber Liquidators Loses $37.8 Million in 2017Limber Liquidators had a net loss of $37.8 million in 2017, although sales grew 7.1 percent.February 28, 2018NewsPending Home Sales at Lowest Level in Three YearsSales of pending homes reached their lowest level in more than three years in January, according to the National Association of Realtors, declining 4.7 percent.February 28, 2018NewsHome Prices Increased 6.3 Percent in DecemberHome prices ended 2017 6.3 percent higher than they started, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices data.February 28, 2018NewsNAHB Lobbies OSHA To Better Aid Small BusinessesThe National Association of Home Builders called on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to work more closely with small businesses in improving safety conditions.February 28, 2018Previous PagePage 318 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
