Articles Tagged with ''contractors''

A new survey of Orlando-based tradespeople from Dewalt found that 78% of tradespeople agree that the initial buy-in cost of tools, which can range from several thousands to upwards of $10,000, was a barrier to getting started in their career.

Smartlift's SL 609 Outdoor series is designed for mounting glass, marble, granite, and steel. 

The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT) announced that they will donate 100% of proceeds from new Installer and Contractor Memberships purchased between July 1, 2024, and July 17, 2024, to D&D Flooring Installation Services' Denise Brewer. 

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the latest companies to achieve Five-Star Contractor status, a prestigious accreditation that recognizes the highest standards of excellence in the tile industry.

Construction employment increased in 39 states in May from a year earlier, while 26 states added construction jobs between April and May. Association officials noted that a recent report the association released showed the federal government significantly underinvests in workforce development programs needed to expose, and prepare, workers to careers in fields like construction.

The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) and the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) have partnered for the second year to offer the joint CFI FCICA 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show, October 1-3, 2024, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida. 

Starnet's Mark Bischoff offers guidance on uncovering opportunities to activate talent through peer, advisor, and mentor relationships.

Leslie Del Pozo, vice president of marketing content & communications, QEP/Roberts has been supporting the installation community in a variety of ways for several years now, including sponsoring our Installation Awards for the second year in a row. Here, we dive more into her flooring journey, what supporting the installation community means to her and the importance of just showing up.

Fuse Alliance, a premier member-owned organization of commercial flooring contractors, announces the addition of three new companies to its expanding network.

Established nine years ago through the generosity of NTCA Contractor Member Tom Ade, this scholarship fund has become a cornerstone of NTCA's mission to foster the next generation of leaders.