The skilled labor shortage isn't the only villain in the flooring installer's world. The perennial threat remains the specter of undetected, excess moisture in the concrete slabs.

Giving young adults the opportunity to "test drive" careers within the construction industry, the second edition of Build My Future's flooring program will introduce and educate students to the flooring industry and bring awareness to the different roles, which can be career opportunities as a flooring installation professional.

In recent years, major efforts have been made to attract more women to the trade through training programs and initiatives that encourage solidarity and community.

2019 was a busy year for the majority of retailers and flooring contractors around the country. Here are some of the highlights from the year.

Robert Varden is a man who has been deeply involved in the installation sector of the floor covering business, first as an installer, then as an owner of a sizable workroom.

In order to bring solutions to the installation crisis, The WFCA unveiled an industry-wide initiative focused on solutions

In an industry dominated by males, the flooring and construction trades are seeing more and more women, and they are making an impact.

We recently sat down with Larry Press, director of flooring with Helmitin Adhesives, who announced that he was stepping down from the company after 15 years due to health issues.

With this issue, Floor Covering Installer has officially turned 25 years old—and what a ride it’s been so far.

The Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) took on a very big job when they convened their Installation Summits over the past few years to tackle the issue of bringing more qualified installers into the workforce.