About 80 subcontractor installers participated in the event, and the purpose of the conference was to update installers on the company’s scope of work, installation standards and health and safety protocols. 

Federal funding is available through the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Department called the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Erin Albrecht, owner of J&R Tile in San Antonio, Texas, and Van Church, lead installer at Statement Hardwood Flooring in Holladay, Utah, share what you need to know.

Paul Murfin, president, Taylor Adhesives, provided an analysis of the industry's business climate going into 2023 in the company's most recent episode of Taylor Time Live.

As part of the acquisition, Live Ventures said it will retain Flooring Liquidators’ existing management team and all 625 employees and contractors.

The six-episode season is hosted by Money Pit’s Tom Kraeutler and stars an exciting roster of pro guests who share their unique views of the world of design and construction.

Cathy Buchanon, co-owner and showroom manager, Independent Carpet One Floor & Home in Westland, Michigan, was one of the first Carpet One retailers to take advantage of a new training program created exclusively for CCA Global Retail Group members. 

The event, February 21-23 in Calhoun, Georgia, will offer participants the opportunity to complete two flooring installation certifications for subfloor prep and resilient modular installation. 

Robert Varden, the founder and CEO of the newly formed, nonprofit Unite Floor Training Alliance, welcomed its first slate of board members, as well as others in attendance via teleconference, originating from Unite offices in Rockwall, Texas on January 3, 2023.

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 231,000 jobs or 3.1%.

Pros make up about 10 percent of The Home Depot’s customer base and approximately half of its sales, the company said.