Attend FEDCon® 2010—The Market Outlook Conference on Federal Construction, to get the most authoritative, up-to-date information on federal agency building and infrastructure budgets, construction forecasts, and regulatory updates. Presented by the National Institute of Building Sciences, FEDCon® will take place... more

CHICAGO—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) will present the inaugural NAFCD & NBMDA Distributor Marketplace from Nov. 16 to 18 in Colorado Springs, Colo... more

MARIETTA, GA.,—Wool flooring will be front and center this November when Wools of New Zealand (WONZ) kicks off its Wool for a Better World promotion that includes something for consumers, retailers and suppliers. WONZ’ participating mill partners will offer Premier Partner retailers... more

DALTON, GA, September 14, 2010—Everyone wore jeans at the 2010 Joyful Heart Gala, which was held in May in New York at Skylight, the expansive SoHo event space. This year’s bold color scheme of pink and black was grounded with a bright fuchsia carpet—provided by Karastan—and energized by... more

CHICAGO – The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) invite all industry media contacts to attend a press conference, to speak with association leaders and... more

Tile Redi® is the leading manufacturer of pre-formed, one-piece shower pans and bases that come pre-pitched and ready to install with a full system of products for fast, efficient bathtub replacement projects or new shower construction. Tile Redi shower products have been... more

GAINESVILLE, VA – Traditionally held in the spring, this year’s David Allen Company Golf MS Tournament, which has benefited the local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for the past 15 years, will for the first time be held in the fall. The 16th annual charity event will be... more

By Matthew Spieler

KANSAS CITY, MO.—When it comes to being a professional in one’s craft, having technical skills is just one part of the equation. Simply put, being the most skilled does not automatically make you a professional, at least when it comes to... more

Chicago - The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) are pleased to announce its lineup of keynote speakers at its inaugural event... more

By Joe Fondetti

ATLANTA—Comedian Woody Allen is credited with the line “80% of success is showing up.” That summed up the mood of the Atlanta International Rug Market last month, held during what even Southerners consider a scorching summer... more