Floor Covering News
JULY 23, 2024
Dalton—The Idyllwild carpet collection from J+J Flooring takes its design cues directly from nature. The multi-format collection of broadloom and 18 x 36 tile includes three patterns available for specification in eight colorways intended to span warm and cool neutrals. Idyllwild’s visuals were inspired by a visit to California’s San Jacinto Mountains.
JG Kitchens
JULY 24, 2024
Musical performances by your favorite artists don't constitute noise pollution, but music blaring from passing cars below your window does. So do construction sounds, traffic sounds and leaf blowers on Saturday morning. What can you do about muffling these annoyances where you live – and why might doing so protect more than your hearing? The post How Noise Harms Your Health comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
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The A to Z of Building
JULY 23, 2024
Researchers have developed a computer vision system integrated with machine learning to enhance the precision of 3D concrete printing (3DCP). This innovative approach autonomously adjusts print parameters, ensuring consistent layer quality and reducing manual intervention, thus advancing construction technology towards greater sustainability and efficiency.
Floor Covering News
JULY 23, 2024
Harbor City, Calif.—Lunada Bay Tile introduced the Mistral collection, which was designed to reinterpret the heritage of Zellige tiles for the modern day. As one of the oldest tile-making traditions in the world, Zellige tiles have adorned mosques and palaces for centuries. “Zellige is truly timeless in tile design,” said Feras Irikat , marketing and design director, Lunada Bay Tile.
Floor Covering News
JULY 23, 2024
Cranston, R.I.—Ruggieri Brothers, alongside Ruggieri Carpet One, has just marked 75 years of excellence in the flooring industry—celebrating a legacy of quality, innovation and customer satisfaction that began in 1949. Founded by brothers Ed, Antonio and John Ruggieri, the family-owned business has grown into a cornerstone of the Rhode Island community that is now managed by the third generation of the Ruggieri family—William, Peter and David Ruggieri.
Floor Covering News
JULY 22, 2024
To promote the latest resilient products as 100% waterproof would be old news by now. Suppliers have long since moved on to other features—hybrid products, PVC-free offerings and 3D digitally enhanced as among the more recent. This impressive array of new waterproof products is highlighted in FCNews ’ 2024 Ultimate Waterproof Guide. This guide showcases scores of impressive waterproof products featuring ongoing trends like wider/longer planks joining newer innovations such as advanced imaging te
Floor Covering News
JULY 22, 2024
Arthur Scheel Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet Corporation, a leading supplier of decorative, high-quality, self-branded carpet, custom rugs and hard surface, has added two senior leadership positions for hard surface. Robbie Spurr will shift from the Midwest regional vice president to the Southeast RVP and, effective July 8, Arthur Scheel has been promoted to regional vice president of the Midwest region having joined the company earlier in May as a territory manager.
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The A to Z of Building
JULY 25, 2024
Researchers examined the impact of incorporating waste materials like wood ash, crumb rubber, and crushed glass into concrete, finding that certain combinations can maintain or improve the modulus of elasticity (MOE) and compressive strength.
Floor Covering News
JULY 25, 2024
Saint Charles, Mo.—The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) Education and Research Foundation (NERF) golf tournament will take place on Saturday, October 12, at the Missouri Bluffs Golf Club here. The tournament kicks off the first-ever NERF campaign to raise funds for student attendance at the NWFA’s quarterly Introduction to Wood Flooring event.
The A to Z of Building
JULY 23, 2024
An article in Scientific Reports introduces a composite thermal energy storage cement mortar (CTESCM) using lauric acid-palmitic acid/expanded graphite (LA-PA/EG) to enhance building energy efficiency. The study demonstrated the composite's superior heat transfer and stability, offering significant potential for energy-saving applications.
The A to Z of Building
JULY 22, 2024
Researchers found water-CO2 cyclic recuring significantly restores the strength of thermally damaged high-performance concrete (HPC). This method, involving alternate water and CO2 exposure, outperformed traditional water recuring, offering accelerated and more efficient recovery for concrete damaged by high temperatures.
The A to Z of Building
JULY 22, 2024
American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a leading provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its innovative HVAC insulation services, designed to provide significant energy savings and enhanced operational efficiency for healthcare facilities, colleges, universities, pharmaceutical companies, biopharmaceutical companies, food manufacturers, and government facilities.
Floor Covering News
JULY 22, 2024
Solon, Ohio—Tarkett’s ongoing intiatives in commercial design were recognized at the Starnet Design Awards, where the company’s new and sustainable flooring products contributed to 17 of the 23 award-winning projects. The 26th annual Starnet Design Awards program celebrated outstanding projects completed by the organization’s commercial flooring contractors in collaboration with architects, designers and manufacturing partners.
The A to Z of Building
JULY 23, 2024
CASE Construction Equipment is building upon the success of its motor grader heritage, with the introduction of the new D-series: 836D and 856D.
Floor Covering News
JULY 23, 2024
Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition. In this week’s Tuesday Tips , watch an interview first hosted by Scott D.
Floor Covering News
JULY 23, 2024
Matthew Burns (left) and Joe Bousk (right). Dalton—Southwind Floors has announced that Matthew (Matt) Burns, Southwind’s new south central territory manager , will be taking over the Houston/College Station, Texas area. Additionally, Joe Bousk—Southwind’s new north central region territory manager—will be taking over the Chicago and suburbs, Ill. area.
Floor Covering News
JULY 22, 2024
New Orleans, La.—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) are heading here to host the 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention, October 22-24. This annual event brings together the industry’s top distributors and suppliers for three days of professional development, networking and best practice sharing. “Whether early in your career or a seasoned vet, this event truly has something to offe
Floor Covering News
JULY 22, 2024
Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) have acquired a signed letter of intent to acquire the assets of the Natural Fiber Installers Certification Inc. (NFIC). This strategic move is designed to enhance the capabilities of both organizations and further its shared mission of advancing education and training in the flooring industry.
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