Jay Doubman brings more than 28 years of experience in the industrial, chemicals, building products, and management consulting industries, with both public and private equity ownership.

Increased interest rates, building material supply chain bottlenecks and elevated construction costs continue to put a damper on the single-family housing market, according to NAHB.

The Dixie Group (TDG) has recently donated their first $50,000 and will continue to support FCEF with financial contributions. 

Continuing to expand its training offerings, INSTALL, the North American leader in floorcovering installation training and certification, recently presented a Hardwood Flooring Installation course at the Northwest Carpenters Institute (NWCI) in Burlington, Washington. 

Cevisama Tech will spotlight on the effort the Spanish ceramic tile industry has invested in research, design, and innovation, including the field of machinery, frits, glazes and colors for ceramic, software, logistics, BIM technologies and applied technology.

Slowing sales of existing homes, rising mortgage interest rates, and moderating house price appreciation are expected to dampen owners’ investments in home improvements and maintenance over the coming year.

The new 68,000 square-foot space will feature products for a diverse customer base developed around lifestyles, trends, and budgets.

Builder confidence plunged in July as high inflation and increased interest rates stalled the housing market by dramatically slowing sales and buyer traffic.

The six-part video series features Metroflor Director of Design Natalia Smith as she walks viewers through the macro trends that are most relevant to flooring.

The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC), a domestic, industry-wide promotion initiative for Real American Hardwood products, has launched a website at RealAmericanHardwood.com designed to inspire and educate consumers