WFB EditorsNewsConstruction Unemployment Rate Reaches 9.6% in FebruaryConstruction employment fell by 61,000 jobs in February as the construction unemployment rate reached 9.6%, the Associated General Contractors of America reports.March 8, 2021NewsMannington Hardwood Prices to Increase 4–8% April 19Mannington Mills (Salem, N.J.) announced a number of price increases will go into effect April 19, including a 4–8% increase for its hardwood flooring.March 8, 2021NewsLägler Announces Upcoming Training DatesLägler North America (Denver) will hold in-person training on the following dates and locations:March 8, 2021NewsBostik Launches Online ‘Bostik Academy’ For Construction ProsBostik announced the launch of Bostik Academy, an online resource for contractors.March 8, 2021NewsReport: Financial Toll of Flooding to Increase 61% By 2051There’s a growing risk to homes—and wood floors—across the country: flooding.March 8, 2021New ProductsHaro Introduces ‘Silk’ Surface Plank 1-Strip OptionHaro’s Plank 1-Strip 180 is available in Silk, which features a natural, matte surface, the company says (Sauvage silk pictured). The smoked oak flooring includes Haro’s naturaDur finish and comes with a 30-year warranty.haro.comMarch 8, 2021NewsListen to the 'All Things Wood Floor' PodcastDon't miss a single episode of the "All Things Wood Floor" podcast by Wood Floor Business. Hosted by wood floor pro, author and popular WFB blogger Stephen Diggins, the podcast features interviews with pros across the country to discuss the ins and outs of hardwood flooring. You’ll hear job site stories, trends, observations and advice on everything from installation to sanding and finishing to business management.March 5, 2021New ProductsDeWalt Unveils 20V Max Line LaserDeWalt’s 20V Max Green Line Laser has a working range of 100 feet and an accuracy of up to ⅛ inch at 30 feet, the company says. Its 20-volt battery provides a runtime of 10 hours per charge.dewalt.comMarch 3, 2021NewsHorizon Forest Products to Distribute Emily Morrow HomeHorizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) announced a distribution partnership with Emily Morrow Home.March 3, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Wood Products Manufacturing Highest Since 2007; EU, Honduras Partner to Combat Illegal LoggingThe production of U.S. wood products is the highest it has been since 2007, according to the American Wood Council. The increase is credited to the surge in home renovation projects caused by the pandemic.March 3, 2021Previous PagePage 95 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 ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
