WFB EditorsNewsMay Construction Spending Unchanged From AprilConstruction spending in May was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,230.1 billion, unchanged from April's rate but 4.5 percent higher than the rate of $1,177 billion in May 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.July 3, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Kennebec Lumber Looking for Sales RepKennebec Lumber Co. is hiring a territory sales representative for the Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Northern Kentucky region. See more information in the WFB Classifieds.July 3, 2017NewsHaro Partners With HomeFox AppHaro Quality Flooring (Rosenheim, Germany) partnered with home maintenance app HomeFox, which will enable Haro dealers and installers to communicate with customers who have installed the app.July 3, 2017NewsLumber Liquidators Appoints Senior VP/Chief Legal Officer/Corporate SecretaryLumber Liquidators (Toano, Va.) appointed Lee Reeves as senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary.July 3, 2017NewsVermont Natural Coatings Plans Three Schools in Vermont, ColoradoVermont Natural Coatings (Hardwick, Vt.) will hold two training schools in Vermont and one in Colorado.July 3, 2017NewsMakita Tools Website Update Features Spanish Language SettingMakita USA (Mt. Prospect, Ill.) updated its website with an option to view the content in Spanish.July 3, 2017NewsWatch: Central Michigan University Court Buckles After FloodingRecent flooding in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., caused the gym court inside the Central Michigan University’s Student Activity Center to buckle, according to ABC 12.July 3, 2017NewsApex Wood Floors Opens Showroom, Design Center in ChicagoJuly 3, 2017NewsIntermountain Hires COO, Promotes Oldridge to Vice PresidentIntermountain Wood Flooring (Meridian, Idaho) hired Dustin Perrin as COO and promoted Thadius Oldridge to vice president of flooring.July 3, 2017News243 Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs in MayConstruction employment increased in 243 out of 358 metro areas between May 2016 and May 2017, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.July 3, 2017Previous PagePage 382 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
