In a revealing Mohawk Edge Summit 2025 session, former WFCA COO Steve Abernathy shares insider tips on winning the battle for skilled flooring installers. From brand identity to retention strategies, discover what really works—and what doesn't—in building a strong installation team.
Matt Bowles of Cre8tive Flooring in the United Kingdom and Allen Lewis of Eagle Interiors in Alabama claimed victory in luxury vinyl plank and carpet installation categories, respectively, at TISE's prestigious competition. Judges praised the exceptional skill level of all competitors, with winners taking home $3,000 and the championship belt.
Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services will hold its Complete Flooring Inspector Certification Course March 3-7 in Dalton, Georgia. The program covers carpet, resilient and other hard-surface flooring inspection techniques through hands-on training and mill tours.
Elevating the perception of the skilled trades is a challenge, but it starts with each of you, according to John Steier, owner Steier Flooring and CFI #14097. Here, he shares his journey from a helper to becoming a certified professional through Certified Flooring Installers.
Have you thought about what you need to boost business, be more efficient and work smarter not harder? Check out some of the tools, tech and equipment in 2025.
The National Wood Flooring Association has unveiled its 2025 Hands-On Training Calendar, featuring courses taught by expert Regional Instructors at training centers throughout the United States.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters' Military Veterans Program, in collaboration with INSTALL, provides free, comprehensive training to service members transitioning to civilian life. With over 600 graduates since 2019 and expanding to multiple military bases, the program offers direct entry into construction trade apprenticeships while allowing veterans to utilize their GI Bill benefits.
TISE 2025, North America's largest flooring, stone, and tile show, returns to Las Vegas's Mandalay Bay Convention Center January 28-30. The event features 700+ exhibitors across 400,000+ square feet, showcasing latest innovations, live demonstrations, and prestigious installation competitions including the National Installer of the Year Competition.
