WFB EditorsNewsNovember Construction Employment at Highest Level Since Nov. 2008Construction employment in November totaled 6.95 million jobs, a year-over-year gain of 184,000 jobs or 2.7 percent, nearly twice the rise in total nonfarm employment, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.December 12, 2017NewsThe 2017 Gift Guide for Wood Flooring PeopleThe only gift guide you need to pay attention to this holiday season.December 11, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Used Lägler Trio Wanted; Lowe’s International PresidentA buyer in Long Island City, N.Y., is looking to purchase a used Lägler Trio. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.December 11, 2017NewsNAFCD Names Three Award Winners at Annual ConventionThe North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors named its Life Achievement Award, Leadership in Action Award and Growth Award recipients at the NAFCD Annual Convention in Colorado Nov. 15–17.December 11, 2017NewsBrazil Gives a Regulatory Boost to Sustainable ForestryBrazil included wood in its list of materials that require sustainable procurement practices, which is an official endorsement of wood from sustainably managed forests, according to Fordaq.December 11, 2017NewsCaption Contest: ‘A Wee Wood Floor Baby’Caption time: What's this wee wood floor baby saying?December 11, 2017NewsNovember Canadian Housing Starts at Highest Level in Almost 10 YearsCanadian housing starts in November reported a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate of 226,270 units, a 4.4 percent increase from October’s rate of 216,642 and the highest level seen in nearly 10 years, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.December 11, 2017NewsFCICA, Schönox to Host Product Application WebinarFCICA, the Floor Contractors Association, will partner with HPS Schxönox North America (Florence, Ala.) to host a webinar about Schönox products on Jan. 11.December 11, 2017NewsShaw Vows to Implement 10 Principles of UN Global CompactShaw Industries Inc. (Dalton, Ga.) signed the United Nations Global Compact and will begin implementing throughout its supply chain the compact’s 10 principles surrounding the protection of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption standards.December 11, 2017NewsBuilder: Hardwood Flooring ‘Dominating’ Main Living AreasHardwood floors—solid and engineered—have grown from 11 percent to 31 percent of all flooring installed in newly built single-family homes over the past 12 years, according to a Builder Online report on a Home Innovation Research Labs study.December 11, 2017Previous PagePage 338 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
