Paula Resa, assistant director, Southwest Mountain States Carpenters, and Sandra Rodriguez, director, Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB), have very different points of entry to the skilled trades, but their stories align in that they are women who have overcome hardships to find a career path within the trade unions they represent. Here, they talk more in depth on the many ways the Sisters in the Brotherhood program offers support to current and future tradeswomen.
In September 2024, ASTM approved a new standard (F3513) for single-component, fluid-applied moisture mitigation membranes, expanding moisture protection guidelines for concrete slabs more than a decade after the two-component resin-based product standard. Here is a snapshot of how they compare.
The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) welcomed trainers from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) to their Dalton, Georgia, headquarters for a three-day train-the-trainer event on February 25-27. Participants focused on mastering hand-sewing techniques for custom stair carpet installation and repairs.
From Alabama to Montana, flooring dealers reveal how the Floor Covering Education Foundation's training initiative is solving their installer shortage crisis.
The landscape of residential and commercial flooring continues to evolve, driven by technological innovation, sustainability demands, and changing lifestyle needs. This guide presents the latest advancements and selections in flooring solutions for 2025.
Michigan's first dedicated flooring installation training center opens, offering career paths for high school students with hands-on training, job placement assistance and financial aid options.
James Pope, a graduate of the basic flooring installation program implemented by the Floor Covering Education Foundation and its education and training partners, attended Great Falls College in Montana where he completed the 10-week course. Here, he shares his experience in the program, the support he received along the way and his thoughts on his generation’s perception of the trades.
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.
Matt Bowles of Cre8tive Flooring in the United Kingdom and Allen Lewis of Eagle Interiors in Alabama claimed victory in luxury vinyl plank and carpet installation categories, respectively, at TISE's prestigious competition. Judges praised the exceptional skill level of all competitors, with winners taking home $3,000 and the championship belt.
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