HMTX Commercial introduces Teknoflor healthscapes HPC TPU flooring, a vinyl alternative for healthcare and education settings. 

Construction employment increased in 39 states in May from a year earlier, while 26 states added construction jobs between April and May. Association officials noted that a recent report the association released showed the federal government significantly underinvests in workforce development programs needed to expose, and prepare, workers to careers in fields like construction.

Windmoeller's introductory-level course, hosted in the Floor Trends & Installation and Architectural Record Continuing Education Center Course Library, is designed to educate designers, specifiers, end users, and facilities managers about the materials, performance, and sustainability of PVC-free resilient flooring.  

Ecore Int’l has added Suzanne Folsom and Tom Wroe to its Board of Directors.

NeverStrip Micron Sealers are designed for durable, long-lasting commercial floors of all kinds, have 10-minute dry times, no odor, and are easy to maintain.

Mortgage rates that averaged 7.06% in May per Freddie Mac, the highest monthly average since last November, put a damper on new home sales last month.

SCI Flooring, backed by Seattle-based private equity firm Rainier Partners, has acquired Carpetbaggers, Inc., a flooring installation company based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

NTCA Creative Director Michelle Chapman designed and created the winning piece for "Little Hands, Little Tiles," an educational trade initiative by the NTCA. This initiative is designed to introduce children to the joy and creativity of working with tile through engaging and educational puzzles.

Antolini offers book-match design using precise stone selection and installation.

Patcraft previewed several new collections at this year’s NeoCon: ReMaterial, Waste Knot and The Lithic Collections (hard and soft surface) as well as Tile & Stone, a porcelain collection.