Eduardo Martinez of Martinez Carpet Installations represents the next generation of flooring installers. With some of his earliest memories including lending his now retired sub-contractor father a hand, Martinez continues his father’s legacy in the industry.

In this month's issue, editorial director Jon Namba discusses a hot topic: the responsibility of floor maintenance.

With the post-pandemic new normal, does your company need to diversify to keep a competitive edge?

Rod Von Busch learned the value of teamwork and quality service at a young age working alongside his siblings in the restaurant his mother owned and operated. After entering the flooring industry as an installer in 1979, he soon realized that these tools also apply to the longevity and success of a business in the flooring industry.

Mapei has been recognized as the first manufacturing company in the building products industry to become Fitwel Certified.

We have all been affected by the virus in one way or another; whether it’s health, financially, or both, it’s making an impact on our daily lives. Going forward, it is safe to say that things will be different from what we have been used to.

Many are still dealing with stay-at-home orders, so why not make the most of getting prepared for the time when you'll be able to get back to work by reading some positive books?

Jon Namba explains what it's like to be busy again amid the coronavirus and what his company is currently investing in.

Whether you’re a flooring retailer or installer, manufacturers have apps that can assist you in sales and when you’re on a jobsite and need manufacturer information/guidelines. And yes, now there’s even an app that can be used to connect a retailer and installer to work together. 

With many states mandating all non-essential businesses to close for weeks, what are flooring contractors doing to make it through these difficult times?