WFB EditorsNewsHousing Starts Increase 3.6% in MayHousing starts increased 3.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.57 million, the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.June 21, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: PinPoint Integrates with Google Calendar; Moisture Mitigation Webinar; Horizon Hires Credit AnalystPinPoint Status, an app that lets clients track contractors’ arrival times, announced an integration that allows PinPoint to pull scheduling and appointment data from Google Calendar.June 21, 2021NewsWanted: Funny Captions for ‘Man with Plank’ PhotoWhat is this person thinking?June 21, 2021New Products2021 Expo Exhibitor ShowcaseJune 16, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Gym Sanding Equipment for Sale, Schönox Demos, Mohwak ContestSchönox HPS North America Inc. will have hourly demonstrations of its newest product in its Schönox Hybrids Series, HS Sturdy, in its booth (4347) at Surfaces in Las Vegas this week.June 16, 2021NewsFCEF Meets With Georgia Tech College Representatives, Redesigns WebsiteThe Floor Covering Education Foundation, a coalition of trade organizations, suppliers, training professionals and retailers that work to find solutions to the shortage of flooring installers, recently held its first in-person board meeting with new Executive Director Jim Aaron.June 16, 2021NewsRecord-Setting Increases in Producer Prices for Construction Materials, ServicesThe cost of goods and services used in construction climbed by a record-setting 4.3 percent in May and 24.3 percent over the past 12 months, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. AGCA says the increases jeopardize contractors’ solvency and construction workers’ employment.June 16, 2021NewsNAFCT Releases Subfloor Certification, Announces July TrainingThe National Association of Floor Covering Technicians will hold its first in-person education, Substrate and Subfloor Prep Training, July 28-29, in Columbus, Ohio at America's Floor Source.June 16, 2021NewsWood Floor of the Week: An Intricate ‘Starburst’ Floor for Antique Gas PumpsJune 16, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Välinge Gets Greenguard Gold, Salesperson Wanted, New QEP WebsiteVälinge Innovation has announced that its Välinge Flooring Hardened Wood Floors, which feature Woodura surface technology, achieved a Greenguard Gold certification, the highest Greenguard product rating. Greenguard products meet industry standards and emission limits for indoor use.June 14, 2021Previous PagePage 74 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 DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentIs the 'Upgrade' from 1K to 2K Finish Worth It?
