WFB EditorsNewsU.S. Hardwood Floor Imports Rise 25% in JanuaryU.S. imports of hardwood flooring surged 25% in January, as imports from China more than doubled during the month, according to ITTO.March 17, 2021NewsHousing Starts Drop 10.3% in FebruaryHousing starts declined 10.3% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.4 million units, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Compared with February 2020, starts declined 9.3%.March 17, 2021NewsNAFCT to Host Inaugural Virtual Education EventThe National Association of Floor Covering Technicians, which became a non-profit training organization last year, will host its first Virtual Education Event April 6–7.March 17, 2021NewsBuilder Confidence Wanes Slightly as Material Costs RiseBuilder confidence dropped two points in March to a level of 82 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.March 17, 2021NewsWWII-Era Love Letters, Artifacts Discovered Under English Hotel’s Wood FloorsThe artifacts contained under the wood floor shed insight on daily life in the area during World War II.March 17, 2021NewsAGC Survey: 93% of Construction Firms Experiencing Higher Costs Due to PandemicA survey of construction firms found that 93% are experiencing increased costs due to the pandemic, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.March 15, 2021NewsAll Things Wood Floor Podcast: Talking Restoration with Michael PurserAll Things Wood Floor podcast host Stephen Diggins is back this week, and this time he's joined by renowned wood flooring restoration expert Michael Purser of The Rosebud Company in Atlanta.March 15, 2021New ProductsMohawk to Offer RevWood Plus With WetProtect TechnologyMohawk’s RevWood Plus includes the company’s WetProtect technology, as well as an infused crystal shield aluminum oxide top layer that resists fading and provides maximum scratch protection, the company says. The line’s GenuEdge pressed bevels allow the surface visual to wrap over the plank’s edges. The line will be available in the summer of 2021. mohawktoday.comMarch 15, 2021NewsShaw’s Vance Bell to Transition to Executive Chairman; Tim Baucom to CEOShaw Industries Group announced Vance Bell will step down as CEO and transition to executive chairman at the company April 5. Shaw’s president, Tim Baucom, will take over as CEO while maintaining his current role as president.March 15, 2021NewsINSTALL, FCICA To Host Live Event in AtlantaThe International Standards and Training Alliance and the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association announced plans to host a live education event.March 15, 2021Previous PagePage 93 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
