WFB EditorsNew ProductsBjelin Introduces Woodura Herringbone 2.0Bjelin introduces Woodura Herringbone 2.0, which features improved impact resistance and the 5G floor locking solution for easy installation, the company says.September 6, 2024NewsWFB Briefs: Floor & Decor Opens Maine, Ohio Stores; Residential Construction Jobs Grow 1.9%The residential construction industry added 63,100 jobs between August 2024 and August 2023, an increase of 1.9%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.September 6, 2024NewsNational Home Prices Rose 5.9% in Q2Home prices appreciated across all 50 states from the second quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2024, according to the House Price Index released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.September 6, 2024NewsFlooring Inspectors Educational Guild to Hold Three-Day Educational Flooring SeminarThe Flooring Inspectors Educational Guild is partnering with Lew Migliore for a three-day seminar “debunking the myths about flooring performance, characteristics and failures” Oct. 16–19 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Dalton, Ga.September 6, 2024NewsKährs Americas Announces Sales Director, VP of Residential Sales PromotionsKährs Americas promoted Troy Fritts to sales director of direct sales in the Southeast region and added U.S. category management responsibilities to Vice President of Residential Sales and Product Management Emily Holmes-Williams.September 6, 2024HumorReaders Respond: Post a Pic of Your Favorite Wood Flooring Project You Did Over The SummerWFB asked followers on Facebook and Instagram to post pictures of their favorite wood flooring project they did over the summer. Look at what they showed us.September 6, 2024NewsConstruction Industry Down 51,000 Job Openings in JulyThe construction industry had 248,000 job openings on the last day of July, a 51,000 decrease from the last month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.September 6, 2024NewsLL Flooring To Close All Stores, Lay Off Nearly 2,000 EmployeesLL Flooring is going out of business after the bankrupt company failed to find a buyer that could keep the chain afloat.September 4, 2024NewsWFB Briefs: Nonresidential Construction Spending Drops; Festool Gift Card CampaignNational nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in July, with spending totaling $1.21 trillion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis.September 4, 2024NewsAmerica’s Floor Source, Centricity Announce Flooring Protection PlansAmerica’s Floor Source announced a collaboration with Centricity to provide five-year accidental damage protection plans for homeowners’ flooring investments.September 4, 2024Previous PagePage 44 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
