News & Events

  • FCIF: Support for the Whole Flooring Family

    When Shane’s son Landon was diagnosed with leukemia, FCIF helped the family stay afloat. See how FCIF supports industry members and their households.

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  • INSTALLments: A Series on the Challenges & Opportunities

    Moisture Issues Persist Despite ‘Better’ Products

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  • Beyond Recruitment: Building Confidence in Flooring Workforce

    Workforce development now means more than recruitment and retention. It means building confidence in the entire installation process.

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  • Before You Say Yes: Facts About Refinishing Gyms

    Gym sand-and-finish jobs differ from residential work more than you might think. Here’s what to consider before you commit.

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  • INSTALLments: A Series on the Challenges & Opportunities

    Scribing Wood Flooring: Why Patience Pays Off

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  • Floorlayer Joe Caito, 92, shakes hands on the job site at the new Highmark Stadium in Buffalo

    Fifty-Three Years and Two Stadiums: A Floorlayer Celebrates

    On his 92nd birthday, Local 276 member Joe Caito laid carpet at the new Highmark Stadium, 53 years after working on the Bills' old stadium.

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  • B.W. Hovermill Named ATPG Distributor

    B.W. Hovermill and ATPG Corporation are partnering to expand access to advanced concrete flooring systems, installed by INSTALL certified contractors.

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  • The Next Generation of Craftsmanship: Custom Hardwood

    Apprentices from Locals 237 and 270 show their work: a parquet floor with a circle inset and a custom design in maple, red oak, and cherry.

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  • FCIF: A Safety Net for Flooring Families

    Cancer took Walter and Mario off the job after decades installing floors. See how FCIF helps flooring families facing illness, injury, or disability.

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