WFB Briefs: Residential Construction Spending Up 1.5%, Registration Open for Nailer Day

Feb 4, 2025

Residential construction spending rose 1.5% from November to December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $951.52 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Compared with December 2023, residential construction spending increased 6.1%.
Registration is open for City Floor Supply’s Nailer Day and Fastest Nailer contest, held 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. March 20 at its King of Prussia, Pa., headquarters.

FCITS Inspector Certification Course Heads to Toronto in August

July 2, 2025

What Should You Know About Wood Floor Vents?

What Should You Know About Wood Floor Vents?

Residential Construction Spending Fell 0.5% in May

Construction Industry May Job Openings Increase Over April

Basic Coatings Announces ‘Made in the USA Summer 2025 Promotion’

FCITS Inspector Certification Course Heads to Toronto in August

Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services, a division of the World Floor Covering Association, is bringing its Complete Inspector Certification Class to Toronto Aug. 5–8.

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A Complicated Challenge: Refinishing the Tavern on the Green

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Avedis Duvenjian of LED Coating Solutions by Archetypal takes us through the refinishing of the historic Tavern on the Green Restaurant in New York City.

A Complicated Challenge: Refinishing the Tavern on the Green

Residential Construction Spending Fell 0.5% in May

Residential construction spending decreased 0.5% from April to May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $901 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Construction Industry May Job Openings Increase Over April

The construction industry had 245,000 job openings on the last day of May, an increase of 3,000 from April to May but a decrease of 130,000 from May 2024, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

Basic Coatings Announces ‘Made in the USA Summer 2025 Promotion’

Basic Coatings is running its “Made in the USA Summer 2025 Promotion,” offering contractors discounts on American-made products now through Aug. 31.

NAFCT Appoints Scott Bohaker Executive Director

The National Association for Floor Covering Technicians appointed Scott Bohaker its new executive director.

Bona Hires Four Adhesive Territory Managers

Bona recently hired four adhesive territory managers: Brad Lintz in Baltimore, Brian Brandt in the Rocky Mountains and Central U.S., John Rosario in New York and New Jersey, and Jorge Perez in the Northwest.

Home Engulfed in Flames After Spontaneous Combustion

A two-story home in Ellsworth, Maine, caught fire in the early morning of June 30 due to improperly disposed of oil-soaked rags, the Ellsworth Fire Department reported.

WFB Wordle for July 2, 2025

Try out this week's wood-flooring-themed Wordle!

44% of Small Business Owners Report Revenue Drops Due to Tariffs

One in five entrepreneurs fear their businesses won’t make it to 2026 if tariffs persist, according to a new report from Alignable.

Premiere Finishing & Coating Releases Engineered Reclaimed White Oak

Premiere Finishing & Coating’s Engineered Reclaimed White Oak is 4 by ⅝ inches with a 4-mm wear layer.

Premiere Finishing & Coating’s Engineered Reclaimed White Oak.

WFB Briefs: Floor & Decor Opens California Store; Festool Launches Sweepstake

Floor & Decor opened a warehouse store at 394 East H St. in Chula Vista, Calif.

88% of U.S. Small Businesses Are Struggling with Finances

A new report from online business banking company Relay found 88% of small businesses are currently facing cash flow disruptions.

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