Navigating nearly six decades of industry upheaval with a steady hand and an eye for innovation, Dan Frierson's journey from yarn to luxury carpets embodies the transformative power of adaptable leadership in the ever-evolving world of floor coverings.
No doubt, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, but how is it being utilized in flooring installation? App developer and installer Jason Potts walks us through the newest features of AI bot Ballin Knows Best and what it means for the future of installation.
Learn about the roadmap required to activate the imaginations of Gen Z recruits, which requires visions of stability, long-term career growth, and the potential to work on meaningful projects.
AHSG and Commercial USA reported significant membership increases and purchasing power growth over the past few years. Read on for insights on how members have diversified their businesses.
A group of Georgia and Tennessee flooring retailers recently met with students enrolled in the Basic Floor Covering Installation program at Chattanooga State Community College, highlighting the industry's efforts to address a critical shortage of qualified installers.
Leaders at the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) offer an update on the organization’s progress in increasing awareness and recruiting people to flooring installation, how they are connecting individuals to quality flooring installation in the industry, and how they are providing scholarships for training.
The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than initially reported in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation partners with International Flooring Company (IFC) to tackle the skilled worker shortage in flooring. IFC will donate one cent per square foot from Canopy Floors luxury vinyl flooring sales, with retailers optionally matching. Funds will support installer training, scholarships, and industry outreach.
David Winkler, regional director of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 5, discusses the importance of training, provides insight into the inner workings and benefits of IUPAT and dispells some common misconceptions about trade unions.
Disruptors always have a place in the market, no matter how mature, and little attention has been paid to the flooring contractor firms that approach the market differently. One of the most notable shifts in commercial installation is the rise of the interior contractor.
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