Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2022

Atlanta— FEI Group, the nation’s largest network of interior and exterior finish contractors, will host its popular leadership development initiative, Climb, for the first time since 2019. This year’s event, scheduled to take place May 18-20 at the Grand Hyatt here, sold out in just two weeks. Author and keynote speaker, Gerry O’Brion. Climb Leadership is designed to deliver the knowledge, skills and mindset required to lead a thriving FEI member organization into 2023 and beyond.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 7, 2022

So this past week the architectural internet has been abuzz with commentary and reactions to a recent roundtable discussion that happened at an architectural academic institution. It made me wonder "Am I out of Touch?" and so I have a few different perspectives on this already over-exposed already incident. Hopefully, they look at this controversy in an alternate light.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2022

Syosset, N.Y.—As a follow-up to the overwhelming positive response from its 2021 virtual product launch, Stanton is preparing to host another online event on April 14. The one-hour webinar, dubbed “Reaching Higher Ground 2022,” will showcase its 2022 introductions in video format to its customer base. According to Stanton, the conference title serves as a play on the flooring industry as well as the virtual platform and nature of the entire initiative.

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The A to Z of Building

APRIL 7, 2022

Researchers from Monash University have discovered a new design motif derived from the rigid external covering of invertebrates that may help create more damage tolerant materials for future building.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2022

Author and keynote speaker Gerry O’Brion. Atlanta—FEI Group, the nation’s largest network of interior and exterior finish contractors, will host its popular leadership development initiative, Climb, for the first time since 2019. This year’s event, scheduled to take place May 18-20 at the Grand Hyatt here, sold out in just two weeks. Climb Leadership is designed to deliver the knowledge, skills and mindset required to lead a thriving FEI member organization into 2023 and beyond.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2022

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—The best things in life are free—especially when it comes to advertising. By recognizing a customer’s or end user’s value, delivering your best work, knowing when to ask them for ratings/reviews and engaging with them regularly, retailers can effectively utilize consumer feedback in their marketing efforts. FCNews reached out to several industry experts for their advice on how to turn customers into brand ambassadors.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2022

Gary Markarian, Josh Skinner and Tony Godfrey of Abbey of Naples. Dalton—The Dixie Group (TDG) recognized its “Most Valuable Partners of 2021” by presenting awards to the top volume and top growth partners for each of TDG’s four core brands along with each region overall. Also presented were awards to several buying group partners for a combination of outstanding growth and volume.

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