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How to Overcome Common Obstacles when Installing Entrance Mats

Joshua P. Gardner

April 18, 2019

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Throughout this article, we are going to cover some common pain points of installing entrance mats and the easy solutions.

THE FLOORING CONTRACTOR - SUMMER 2017

A Flooring Contractor's Control of the Workspace

Robert Blochinger

April 18, 2019

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Unlike with the walls and ceilings, the flooring contractor must have total control of the workspace.

THE FLOORING CONTRACTOR - WINTER 2017

Managing Workflows for Flooring Installations in Schools

Daniel Ortiz-Bacon Brooks Newman

April 17, 2019

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Many times, when it comes to summer school renovations, the process for being awarded the job is much different than what you would usually encounter on a standard project.

THE FLOORING CONTRACTOR - WINTER 2017

Best Practices for Choosing and Installing Flooring in K-12 Schools

GCP Applied Technologies

April 17, 2019

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The physical environment of a school can have a significant impact on the performance and satisfaction of both students and staff. Flooring plays a key role in that equation.

The International Surface Event (TISE) Explores Markets Beyond North America

April 7, 2019

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One of the countries TISE is considering is China.

FCICA 2019: Still in Growth Mode

Michael Chmielecki

April 1, 2019

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FCICA welcomed 208 people to its Annual Convention last week in Tucson, Ariz., including 55 first-time attendees and 21 new contractor members.

Flooring Installation Business Models: Go Solo or Work with a Team?

Jon Namba

April 1, 2019

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Are you a one-person operation, do you have employees, or do you rely on other contractors in your business? Here’s mix of pros and cons of each type of business model.

Commercial Construction Survey Shows Contractors Struggling to Meet Project Deadlines

April 1, 2019

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Results from the Q1 2019 Commercial Construction Index indicate the labor shortage continues to pose major challenges to the industry.

Proper Flooring Maintenance

Spencer Luallen

March 26, 2019

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Performing proper maintenance is crucial to extending the life of a floor covering and receiving a good return on investment for the end user.

THE FLOORING CONTRACTOR - FALL 2018

Specifying Flooring Materials Using Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

Tasha Hughes

March 26, 2019

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The costs associated with the projected lifespan of a given flooring product are considerably impacted by the materials and man-hours required to maintain it.

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In the April issue of FCI, manufacturers give the rundown on some products and techniques that will help flooring installers to keep in compliance with OSHA silica dust regulations.

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