LEWISVILLE, N.C., Sept. 6, 2023 — The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, is pleased to announce its grant winners for 2023. Since the early years of this 76-year-old global design industry alliance, EF has awarded grants to... more

CHICAGO — This fall, NAFCD and NBMDA plan to host a wide range of subject-matter experts at the 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention. These established speakers will lead sessions on the latest trends in... more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (August 30, 2023) – The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has established an NWFA Named Scholarship for Paul Stringer, who retired from Somerset Hardwood earlier this year. Stringer spent more than 30 years as a leader in the... more

LAS VEGAS – [August 25, 2023] – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened a second limited 30-day public review for the revised draft IICRC S540 Standard for Standard for... more

Jackson, MS— The National Tile Contractors Association joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses, and employers to form the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, established to build... more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (August 2, 2023) – The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has launched a new sales course, "Selling Against Wood Floor Look-alikes," aimed at helping industry professionals effectively sell real wood flooring in an increasingly... more

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 31, 2023 – The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC), the domestic hardwood industry’s consumer promotion initiative, recently launched its new Build Your World™ advertising campaign to promote Real American Hardwood® flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and... more

[Las Vegas, Nevada – July 24, 2023] The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) will be participating in an upcoming educational event. The Fall Flooring Education Conference will be held in Dalton, Georgia, at the Dalton Convention Center from... more

CHICAGO — Once again, the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) are teaming up to provide distribution executives with a can't-miss experience. The 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is... more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (July 5, 2023) – The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 67th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds... more