WFB EditorsNewsHigh-Risk Forest Reserve in Brazil Reports Zero DeforestationGood news from Brazilian efforts to stop illegal logging in the Amazon rainforest—there has been zero deforestation in the high-risk Juma Sustainable Development Reserve, according to Fordaq.October 4, 2017NewsAugust National Home Prices Showed 6.9 Percent GainHome prices in August increased by 6.9 percent year-over-year and 0.9 percent month-over-month, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Insights report.October 4, 2017NewsChad Porter Moves to Inside Sales With Horizon Forest ProductsOctober 4, 2017NewsMannington Donates for Hurricane Relief EffortsMannington Mills (Salem, N.J.) donated $25,000 last week to hurricane relief efforts spearheaded by Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational Christian organization that provides aid across the world.October 4, 2017News76 Percent of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From August 2016–2017Seventy-six percent of metro areas added construction jobs between August 2017 and August 2016, according to an analysis of federal data from The Associated General Contractors of America. The analysis also showed construction jobs declined in 52 metro areas and stagnated in 32.October 2, 2017New ProductsMAPEI Corp.’s Planiseal PMBMAPEI Corp.’s Planiseal PMB is a one-component, moisture-curing polyurethane moisture barrier and bonding agent designed to provide moisture vapor emission protection for wood and bamboo flooring on damp concrete substrates.www.mapei.comOctober 2, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Wood Flooring Installers Wanted in Colorado and WashingtonAn experienced wood flooring installation, sanding and finishing professional is wanted at a company in western Colorado. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.October 2, 2017NewsAugust Construction Spending Stays SteadyConstruction spending in August was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,218.3 billion, a 0.5 percent increase compared with the July rate of $1,212.3 billion and 2.5 percent higher than the August 2016 rate of $1,189.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.October 2, 2017NewsWinner: ‘Old, Gun Totin’ Homeowner’ Caption ContestOctober 2, 2017NewsContractor Wins iPhone 7 Plus From City Floor Supply Summer PromotionOctober 2, 2017Previous PagePage 356 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
