John T. McGrath, Jr., a two-decade flooring veteran, is director of INSTALL - the International Standards and Training Alliance, an alliance of mills, manufacturers, contractors and the floor covering arm of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. It is the flooring industry’s only four-year, industry-endorsed training, marketing and certification program in North America. Contact McGrath at 215-582-4108 or INSTALL@carpenters.org