Building professionals can expect modest single-family housing growth this year as regulatory reforms and tax cut extensions counterbalance potential tariff and immigration challenges.
The $33.4 billion flooring industry faces extinction-level events as Asian manufacturing dependency, workforce instability, and distribution disruption reshape the landscape. Winners embrace technology while traditionalists falter. The next 24 months will determine who survives the great consolidation—are you standing on the right side?
Swedish flooring manufacturer Kährs Group saw Q4 2024 sales decline 11%. The company completed its Russian operations divestment and secured new bond financing while focusing on production efficiency and market expansion amid challenging conditions.
Research shows that nearly half of specialty flooring consumers leave stores dissatisfied. In response, Mohawk has transformed its Edge partner program with data-driven solutions that combine hands-on training, digital tools, and targeted marketing support to help retailers thrive in today's competitive market.
Why do floors fail? Flooring inspection consultant Ralph Godfrey breaks down why it is imperative to follow the installation standards and practices for flooring and materials prior and during the installation process.
CCA Global Partners' first NEX40 Retreat gathered 100 under-40 flooring professionals for innovative peer-led learning sessions and networking. The event featured hands-on problem-solving workshops, leadership development, and social activities, strengthening connections among the cooperative's next generation of leaders.
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.
Traditional commercial interior success models face disruption as remote work, technology, and changing client needs reshape the predictable patterns of the past.
In this eye-opening conversation, WFCA President Scott Humphrey and Board Chairman Sam O'Krent pull back the curtain on the flooring industry's biggest challenges. From a revelation about inspector training to innovative funding solutions that could transform the trade, they share candid insights about what's really happening on showroom floors across America. Plus, learn their take on immigration reform and why the next economic upturn could spell trouble for unprepared retailers.
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