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.

In the face of the installation shortage and an aging installer population, Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) is working to attract new and young installers through its education and certification programs.

Are you making plans to improve your business and skills to keep you competitive in the marketplace? If you haven’t planned anything yet, you may want to consider planning on at least one business seminar and one skills seminar this next year to keep your edge.

The Flooring Contractors Association announced that Joyce Hollingsworth has joined FCICA as the new director of programs.

Uzin Utz North America has announced the addition of Jerome Mester as its new environmental health and safety specialist.

Tarkett hosted a lunch at Fishman Flooring Solutions HQ to conclude Fishman’s celebration of 100 years of business success.

Total housing starts increased 3.2% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.37 million units.

The Flooring Contractors Association has opened registration for Convention 2020, Take Center Stage.

The NAHB Remodelers is honoring Steve Cunningham, a remodeler from Williamsburg, Va., as the 2019 NAHB Remodeler of the Year.

Greg Ugalde, chairman of the NAHB, issued a statement after an agreement was reached on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.