Chicago, IL - Spotting Solutions is now offering Carpet Sharks to cleaners to either use in their own business or to make available to their customers... more

By Luc Robitaille, Vice president of marketing, Boa-Franc/Mirage

We all know that wood is one of the most natural and sustainable resources available. There are many claims within the hardwood flooring industry that using trees is good for the environment. In fact, when trees in a forest age or become too numerous, they stop growing and start to rot, releasing carbon dioxide... more

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) closed the public comments forum for the second draft of changes on how the LEED Green Building Rating System awards points for the use of certified wood on Oct. 14. The new credit language would... more

By Don Evans, Vice president, sales and marketing, EarthWerks

Green is not just a marketing tool; it’s something that balances responsibility to our environment as well as the bottom line. When you look to find manufacturers serious about... more

SURPRISE: According to the Department of Commerce, the economy grew in the third quarter for the first time in more than a year. It said government stimulus helped boost consumer spending and home building, fueling an unexpectedly... more

In its nearly 24 years of existence, Floor Covering News has relentlessly pursued perfection. We have reported accurately and honestly. We have written candidly and caringly. And we have adopted safeguards to prevent errors of... more

Continuing its work to provide resources for local and state governments across the country that take advantage of green building and the economic recovery opportunities that coincide, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently... more

By Jenny Cross, Director of sustainability, Mohawk

Green and sustainability issues can be confusing. But they don’t have to be. In fact, there are a number of sustainability practices for floor covering retailers that make... more

Investing in the energy efficiency of buildings represents a powerful and strategic solution that combined with other non-transportation initiatives could reduce the nation’s energy consumption by 23% over... more

By Melissa McGuire

BALTIMORE—The contract market may be in the midst of a downturn, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t any bright spots. For those involved in government work or General Services Administration (GSA) schedules, last week’s NeoCon East could have been... more