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‘Building better together’ as Tilemaster becomes Kerakoll

Tilemaster Adhesives has been in the flooring and tiling industry since it was founded in...

The registration to visit DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2024 is open

THE largest flooring tradeshow in APAC will take place in Shanghai from 28-30 May 2024,...

What is there to discover during Flanders Flooring Days?

IF you're looking to explore new trends in soft and hard flooring and derived products,...

Tool theft: Britain’s £3.5bn crime

SEVENTY-EIGHT percent of tradespeople have been victims of tool theft incidents says Clive Holland, broadcaster...

Resapol donates to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

RESAPOL, a UK supplier of construction chemicals, says it’s pleased to introduce the Resapol Foundation,...

PALLMANN now stocked in the UK

PALLMANN wood flooring products, including lacquers, oils and machinery, are now stocked in the UK....

Forbo launches new awards for 2024

WITH the beginning of a new year, Forbo Flooring Systems says it’s excited to launch...

Altro awarded NHS P23 approval across ‘comprehensive product ranges’

Altro has been appointed as a recommended supplier on ProCure23 (P23), the fourth generation of...

Gower College Swansea launches new floorcovering apprenticeship to address skills shortage in the industry

THE CFA initiative ‘Future Fitters’ has already been the catalyst for several new developments in...

TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring Announces Acquisition of T&R Floor Covering Distributors Ltd

TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring are delighted to announce that it has officially acquired T&R Floor...

Excitement builds as Hal Cruttenden is announced as CFJ Awards host

Kick-Start Publishing, which publishes CFJ, is delighted to announce that the distinguished stand-up comedian Hal...

CARTERS FLOORING: FAMILY-RUN TO ITS CORE

CARTERS Flooring is a nationwide flooring contractor. Family-run to its core its aim is to...

Designing a neuro-inclusive workplace

An introduction to research commissioned by Milliken & Company with regards to designing a neuro-inclusive...

CPA: Construction hit by housebuilding recession

ACCORDING to the Construction Products Association’s winter forecasts, construction output is forecast to fall by...

Designer Contracts launches Sustainability Champions scheme

DESIGNER Contracts, multi-award winners over nine years in the Carpet Recycling UK Awards, has launched...

‘The Academy for Excellence in Flooring is there for when things don’t go to plan’

QUALIFIED master installers from the Academy for Excellence in Flooring reportedly benefit from round the...

Installation entries for CFJ Awards 2024 to close on Thursday 29 February – don’t miss out!

ENTRIES for the installations awards will close on Thursday 29 February, so make a note...

Flooring industry’s unsung stars to be honoured in New Employee of the Year Award

FOR 2024, The CFJ Awards is introducing a brand new award: Employee of the Year....

Beauflor builds awareness at London Build Expo

BEAUFLOR exhibited at London Build Expo, presenting its cushion vinyl floors to the UK’s construction...

Mapei named among world’s best employers in Forbes rankings

MAPEI is among the world's best employers according to the rankings compiled by Forbes in...

Kier opens doors of high spec laboratory site to get young people into construction sector

KIER recently hosted an exclusive preview of ‘Open Doors 2024’, a Build UK initiative which...

Fix Radio: Mental health crisis in construction claims the lives of two colleagues every working day

FIX Radio says it provides a guide to resources available to tradespeople to help with...

Could your flooring choice trigger an epileptic seizure?

EPILEPSY is a brain condition where sudden and intense bursts of electrical energy in the...

Workspace Design Show announces first names for speaker programme at 2024 London show

FOLLOWING on from what are described as successful shows in the UK and The Netherlands,...

Shanghai set to host latest flooring innovations at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR

THE 26th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, scheduled to take place in Shanghai between 28-30 May...

National Flooring Equipment opens First UK Facility

FOLLOWING what it describes as a successful expansion into the UK market in 2016, and...

BAL raises money for Douglas Macmillan Hospice

COLLEAGUES at Stoke-on-Trent building products manufacturer Building Adhesives Limited (BAL, part of ARDEX Group), are...

Cevisama 2024 achieves 90% occupancy in the year it turns 40

THE ‘foremost trade fair for the ceramic tile, natural stone and bathroom equipment industry’ is...

Viva Torquay ‘makes more of its floor with IVC Commercial’

LUXURY Vinyl Tiles (LVTs) and heterogeneous vinyl from IVC Commercial have given entertainment venue, Viva...

Student flats ‘wow’ thanks to UltraFloor

ULTRAFLOOR and Tricas Flooring have completed a 7,000sq m flooring project at a new student...

Resilient system ‘offers optimal solution’ at Sharps Pixley

THE Sharps Pixley name goes back to 1778 and was originally founded through the merger...

Getting tails wagging at competition winner’s HQ

LAST year Altro celebrated 40 years of Altro Whiterock with a competition to win your...

A polished finish at Cirencester College

LOCATED in the countryside of the Cotswolds, Cirencester Sixth Form College has been recently refurbished...

BJELIN TO LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AT DOMOTEX

Bjelin will be revealing a number of exciting new products on its stand at the...

LeoLine goes premium in Harrogate

LEOLINE says it showed how it’s shaking up the cushion vinyl sector at The Flooring...

Installation entries for CFJ Awards 2024 now open, to close on Thursday 29 February

ENTRIES for the CFJ Awards 2024 have opened on Kick-Start Publishing’s Award Force system. Award...

Peter Kelsey made patron of North Derbyshire Hospice

PETER Kelsey, md of Chesterfield-based Designer Contracts, has been made a patron of North Derbyshire’s...

Flanders Flooring Days ‘throws its doors wide open in 2024’

BETWEEN 13-16 May, many in the European flooring industry will gather in and around Kortrijk....

Palace Chemicals: We’re an industry leader in the market, 45 years in the making

THIS year Palace Chemicals celebrates 45 years in business. This independent company based in Speke,...

The Solid Wood Flooring Company – A quick guide to fitting wood flooring

ENGINEERED wood flooring is a visually appealing, environmentally-friendly floorcovering for sustainable living projects that can...

Moduleo ‘makes more of herringbone’

MODULEO came to September’s The Flooring Show with its shop-in-shop concept and a new herringbone...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘Our customer’s want some quiet designs and patterns’

Marcy Ewing, global design director of Shaw Contract, sheds light on her experience of being...

Industry lauds bigger-than-ever CFJ Awards

KICK-START Publishing, the owner of CFJ magazine and its associated awards, has been inundated with...

Fitter triumphs in Harrogate LVT competition

THE NICF Fitter of the Year competition took place across Sunday 17 and Monday 18...

Success for The Flooring Show 2023 as it’s described as ‘jam-packed experience’

In September, The Flooring Show welcomed hundreds of brands, and thousands of visitors, to the...

Flowing Screeds Association ‘supports installers in growing sector’

THE newly-formed Flowing Screeds Association (FSA) says it’s on a mission to support screed installers...

Forbo Flooring Systems reveals winner of 2022/23 Forbo Escapes Competition

AFTER what it describes as another successful year, Forbo Flooring Systems says it’s delighted to...

Flooring grade plywood ‘helps prevent callbacks’

INTERNATIONAL Timber, an importer and distributor of bespoke, sustainable timber and panel products, has recommended...

Pallmann calls for the Magic Oil Wood Floor World Cup

PALLMANN, which describes itself as the internationally active manufacturer of products and systems for the...

Don’t shoot the messenger

Richard says he’s sometimes felt the need for a hardhat when his inspections don’t go...

Mindful Living announced as theme for Surface Design Show 2024 

SURFACE Design Show has announced the theme of its 2024 edition: ‘Mindful Living’ which will...

LION Boards available with verified EPD

FINNISH Fibreboards, manufacturers of the LION Boards range, including the only fibreboard specifically designed for...

Master Installers ‘benefit from masterful marketing’

THE Quick-Step website reportedly receives more than 1,000 visits a month to its Find an...

Polyflor supports budding apprentices with free training courses  

POLYFLOR has partnered with F Ball and Co to provide free training courses for flooring...

Contractors Save by Going Green

Flooring professionals are not just saving the Earth, but also saving money by using the...

Kerakoll achieves B Corp certification

KERAKOLL says it’s become one of the first companies in the construction sector to achieve...

‘Express the individuality of working personalities’ with Pattern from IVC Commercial carpet tiles

MADE with what’s described as the world’s first carbon negative yarn, Pattern is the new...

Construction product manufacturing costs ease but sales growth remains mixed

THE Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey - 2023 Q2 showed a continued...

F Ball employee on a mission to end homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent

AMID the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, an F Ball and Co employee is on a mission...

CPI announces Amanda Long as new chief executive officer

CPI, the independent organisation set up to administer the Code for Construction Product Information or...

Ball & Young invites industry to join its 40th anniversary celebrations

THIS year marks the 40th anniversary of Ball & Young. The company was founded in...

Tarkett launches destination showroom in heart of Clerkenwell

TARKETT, which describes itself as a global leader in recyclable flooring solutions, opened the doors...

LION Floor exhibits at FloorSkills open day

LION Floor took part in the FloorSkills open day, as ‘Europe’s largest independent flooring training...

Passing on the BAL and ARDEX baton

AFTER more than 20 years with ARDEX and over 10 years with BAL, Peter Bell,...

Instarmac Group announces new awards nomination

TAMWORTH-based manufacturer, Instarmac Group, says it’s delighted to announce a new award nomination, being shortlisted...

Beauflor Exhibits at London Build Expo

Beauflor® is exhibiting at London Build Expo,15-16 November, Olympia, London. Beauflor® sheet vinyl floors are a...

Jon Jacoby named new GoodWeave International ceo  

GOODWEAVE International’s board of directors has selected Jon Jacoby as the organisation’s new chief executive....

Forbo Flooring Systems reveals winner of 2022/23 Forbo Escapes Competition

AFTER what it describes as another successful year, Forbo Flooring Systems says it’s delighted to...

Flooring grade plywood ‘helps prevent callbacks’ 

INTERNATIONAL Timber, an importer and distributor of bespoke, sustainable timber and panel products, has recommended...

Pallmann calls for the Magic Oil Wood Floor World Cup 

PALLMANN, which describes itself as the internationally active manufacturer of products and systems for the...

‘Outstanding football’ and ‘plenty of laughter’ at Shire Flooring’s inaugural five-a-side charity tournament

SHIRE Flooring’s first five-a-side charity football tournament, which took place at Macclesfield Football Club over...

Clerkenwell Design Trail

This Autumn, the Clerkenwell Design Trail (4-5 October) will bring the A&D community together to...

Carpetright partners with social housing providers to lay on flooring for most vulnerable tenants 

A PROJECT is currently underway at UK retailer, Carpetright, to improve the lives of families...

FloorSkills open day draws the crowds

THE FloorSkills open day, described by the head of FloorSkills, Matt Bourne, as ‘biggest and...

ADP: Our InstallMan has been busy on an installation for Mercado

‘OUR InstallMan has been very busy again, working on a roll-out project for Mercado, building...

‘Significant expansion’ for Designer Contracts’ Yorkshire office  

DESIGNER Contracts has moved and significantly expanded its Yorkshire office.  Part of a network of regional...

Interfloor donates playtime materials to Broadway Primary School

ROSSENDALE manufacturer Interfloor has donated a large amount of materials to Broadway Primary School in...

Forbo ‘assists The Power of Pattern’

To elevate the visitor experience at the Kaffe Fassett: The Power of Pattern exhibition at...

EXCLUSIVE How simple errors nearly led to undoing of midlands flooring contractor

IN this month's CFJ, we run an exclusive interview with a midlands flooring contractor which...

Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo

CFJ is delighted to announce our partnership with Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo! Returning to...

FLOORLAYER FROM POLEGATE REACHES SEMI-FINAL OF SCREWFIX TOP TRADESPERSON AWARD

Simon Grimley, a floorlayer from Polegate in East Sussex, has reached the semi-finals of Screwfix...

Limited tickets left for The CFJ Awards

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! We are thrilled to announce that there are...

Fathom it out at The Flooring Show

One of the UK’s leading retail display manufacturers, Fathom, is coming to The Flooring Show...

The Flooring Show A-Z

The Flooring Show is the UK's market-leading event dedicated to the industry. Join 3,000 retailers,...

Mapei introduces its new UK UltraCare team

MAPEI has extended its UltraCare team with a series of new appointments. The UK team...

3D construction printing is helping Ukraine rebuild faster

A GROUNDBREAKING initiative to rebuild Ukraine has commenced in Lviv, Ukraine. This remarkable project is...

Malmo launches new website‘to offer an enhanced customer experience’

MALMO luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring has launched a new website, www.malmoflooring.com with what it...

Abingdon Flooring updates Stainfree for Life promise

OWING to the latest no-stain technology, British carpet manufacturer Abingdon Flooring has updated its Stainfree...

Sainsbury & Sons Flooring & Furniture updates Moduleo in-store displays with new Roots collection

ABERDEEN-based independent flooring retailer, Sainsbury & Sons Flooring & Furniture, has recently updated its Moduleo...

TradePoint signs sponsorship deal for The Bald Builders Breakfast on Fix Radio

FIX Radio, which brands itself as the builders’ station, has signed a 12-month, omni-channel marketing...

ADP offers ‘fantastic, easy-to-use’ new online tool

ADP Distribution, a family-run company based in the West Midlands with more than 50 years’...

From the dancefloors of Wigan to CDW,Milliken introduces Northern Soul

UP-TEMPO, fast-paced and funky are the words used by Milliken to describe its carpet tile...

CFA Autumn Ball 2023 – tickets still available

There are still tickets available to CFA members for the Autumn Ball taking place on...

Winners under lock-and-key as independent judging panel ties up its work

THE CFJ Awards winners have been selected and their names are now under lock-and-key as...

Malmo launches ‘inspirational new look-book brochure’

MALMO has launched what it describes as a stunning new brochure, brimming with beautiful lifestyle...

Condor Group and Tide Ocean join up to collect and recycle ocean-bound plastic waste

CONDOR is launching a partnership with Swiss-based company Tide Ocean SA to support solutions against...

Designer Contract’s ‘Team Massive’ to reach new peaks

DESIGNER Contract’s charity challengers, Team Massive, are set to reach new peaks. The team of...

Botched installation: what not to do

ASK a manufacturer – or an independent consultant such as Richard Renouf – what the...

The key to flooring at the Tower of London

A HIDDEN treasure in the Tower of London, The Keys is a secret pub that...

Summertime Blues

Summer has finally arrived. Unfortunately, the warm weather can present problems on site raising the...

READERS’ VOTES NOW CLOSED AS FINALISTS NAMED FOR CFJ CONTRACTOR AWARDS 2023

The finalists for the Contractor Awards section of The CFJ Awards have now been selected,...

2023 Flooring Apprentice of the Year Winner – Mike Waldron

The CFA is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2023 Flooring Apprentice of...

Multicategory flooring solutions at Radisson RED Liverpool

CARPET tiles, luxury vinyl tiles and heterogeneous vinyl floors by IVC Commercial have been used...

Just 0.3% of tool thefts in the last two years have resulted in a charge, new police data reveals

TOOL theft from vehicles is 20 times less likely to result in a charge compared...

Visitor registration platform for DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2023 is now open

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2023’s 25th edition is scheduled to take place from 26-28 July 2023 at...

Finalists revealed as independent judging panel ties up its work

The CFJ Awards finalists in all categories have now been selected as our independent judging...

Flooring manufacturers join forces to create ‘a supercharged flooring business’

TWO flooring manufacturers behind brands in residential and commercial sales, have joined forces to become...

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2023 set to bring together flooring professionals from all over the world in the Asian market

Registrations for visiting the 25th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR proceed at high speed since the...

1.553 visitors from 68 countries for second ‘Flanders Flooring Days’

1.553 visitors from 68 countries for second ‘Flanders Flooring Days’ Unique cooperation with 10 key sector...

‘Find happiness in interiors’ with IVC Commercial

IVC Commercial says it unlocked the key to happiness with workshops and events at The...

Polypropylene specialist to continue trading while buyer sought

MICHELLE Elliot and Callum Carmichael, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of...

Instarmac expands board of directors with new appointments

INSTARMAC Group has announced the appointment of two new board members and a managing director...

CPA’s latest trade survey shows mixed performance for construction product manufacturing in Q1

THE Construction Products Association’s latest state of trade survey – 2023 Q1 highlighted the continued...

Carpet Recycling UK Annual Conference and Awards 21-22 June 2023

Future prospects and direction for carpet and textile flooring waste Legislation and Government policy influencing the...

Second edition of Flanders Flooring Days kicks off today

10 key players in carpet and flooring industry give an insider's view of the future...

Inspiring spaces begin with bespoke design

Fleur Carson talks about using bespoke flooring to elevate brand identity, stimulate emotional connections and...

Made-to-order

BEAUFLORCreate says it’s introduced unlimited creativity to vinyl rolls. In schools, nurseries, playcentres, shops, leisure...

What AI says about contract flooring and floorlayers

In next month’s CFJ, we’ve had some fun asking the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to give...

Local builders insuring against business failure hits new high

Number of local builders applying for personal guarantee insurance (PGI), to protect their personal assets...

Commercial properties winning race for stronger returnsin current market

ANALYSIS by peer-to-peer real estate investment platform, easyMoney, has revealed that when it comes to...

UKFD volunteers help out Coventry shop for animal charity

A NEW shop in Coventry that will raise vital funds for an animal charity moved...

Furlong Flooring’s Regency brand secures wall-to-wall ISO accreditations

‘TESTAMENT to its high-quality products and service’, Regency Carpet Manufacturing, a member of the Furlong...

New CPD on the role of LRV and specifying LVT now available

AMTICO has introduced a new RIBA-approved CPD seminar and webinar aimed at increasing awareness of...

modulyss carpet tiles now on NBS Source

MODULYSS has underlined its commitment to delivering the UK’s specifiers and designers what they need...

MacGregor Flooring MD: Some manufacturers are playing a risky game with price increases

In an exclusive interview with CFJ at MacGregor Flooring headquarters in Hamilton, Kenny Smith, the...

How do contractors ensure they are using the best adhesive available?

Choosing the best adhesive is one of the most important decisions in any flooring installation....

INTERFACE CULTIVATES CONVERSATIONS ON THE FUTURE OF DESIGN AT CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK

Interface, the global flooring solutions company where everything is certified carbon neutral, and these industry changemakers: Oliver...

ASPIRING FLOOR FITTER FROM LEICESTERSHIRE IS A SCREWFIX TRADE APPRENTICE FINALIST

Mike Waldron, an apprentice floor fitter from Leicestershire, has reached the final of Screwfix Trade...

Do looselay products in installations represent a challenge to the future of adhesive manufacturers?

Looselay flooring offers additional flexibility to design contemporary interiors in spaces where a glue-down product...

Furlong Flooring’s Regency brand secures wall-to-wall ISO accreditations

‘TESTAMENT to its high-quality products and service’, Regency Carpet Manufacturing, a member of the Furlong...

modulyss carpet tiles now on NBS Source

Modulyss has underlined its commitment to delivering the UK’s specifiers and designers what they need...

MacGregor Flooring MD: Some manufacturers playing a risky game with price increases

In an exclusive interview with CFJ, to be published in May, Kenny Smith, MacGregor Flooring’s...

Winners of Surface Design Show announced, with two schemes declared Supreme Winners for first time in history

SURFACE Design Awards once again set a benchmark for global architectural design, receiving more than...

Charity golf event to light up Kidderminster golf course

THE Kidderminster Carpet Manufacturers’ National Charity Golf Tournament will be celebrating its 65th event in...

John Lord Flooring takes on two new apprentices

JOHN Lord Flooring, which describes itself as the UK's leading specialist industrial and commercial flooring...

A third of all tool theft is from vehicles, new police data reveals

METROPOLITAN Police data has revealed tool theft from a vehicle has increased by 25% in...

Fix Radio’s weekly audience reaches 211,000 tradespeople

FIX Radio’s weekly audience has grown to 211,294 tradespeople in the UK between June and...

Flanders Flooring Days prep ‘speeding ahead’ and ‘2024 edition promises to be even bigger and better’

THE first edition of the Flanders Flooring Days (FFD) attracted more than 1,000 visitors from...

Duty-holders must pay heed to multiple emerging fire safety legislations, urges Bureau Veritas

THE Hackitt Review, responsible for changing the regulatory landscape of building and fire and life...

Construction Product Information appoints Steve Marr as interim ceo

CONSTRUCTION Product Information Ltd (CPI), responsible for managing the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI),...

Advancing the circular agenda with a first-in-kind warranty extension

FLOORING is seldom viewed as a circular asset. With a key focus on a move...

Turkey earthquake hits carpet industry supply chains

THE devastating Mw 7.8 earthquake in Turkey which took place on 6 February 2023 and...

Stellar Event Carpets launches at HRC 2023

UK-based Stellar Event Carpets launched at Excel’s Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Exhibition in London between...

IS THERE A MAGIC FORMULA TO WINNING A BIG FLOORING CONTRACT

Craig Anstey, sales director at Loughton Contracts, answers one of the most oft-asked questions about...

EXCLUSIVE: STRIPPERS FLOORING FOUNDER ANDREW BISS BARES ALL

In April CFJ, Andrew Biss, founder of Strippers Flooring, goes on record about everything from...

Durability, hygiene and slip-resistance make resin flooring the best choice for a wide range of applications

FOR 50 years resin flooring has been the flooring of choice for many applications due...

Five examples where wood flooring fitted restaurants perfectly

AT The Solid Wood Flooring Company, we believe in innovation through collaboration. That’s why we...

‘UK’s largest construction sector site solutions company joins RSK Group’

THE temporary site service company WysePower, which emphasises the use of carbon-neutral building solutions, has...

FloorSkills open day returns

THE FloorSkills open day, described by the head of FloorSkills, Matt Bourne, as ‘biggest and...

TPS360 supports youth recruitment with new junior surveyor

TPS360 has taken on Conan Flower as a junior surveyor. The company says it’s keen...

Experts say it’s time for lenders to review security in view of potential rise in defaults caused by economic headwinds

A LIKELY surge in defaults due to the economic headwinds impacting the UK economy should...

Carpenter gets new national sales manager for underlay

RICHARD Booth has been named as the new national sales manager for underlay, at Carpenter,...

BE PART OF CFJ’s SPECIAL SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURE

EDITORIAL submissions are now being accepted for the April edition of CFJ Contract Flooring Journal. This issue includes our Social Media feature. The...

Granorte marks a year of showroom success

THE beginning of 2023 marks a year since the opening of Granorte’s first UK showroom...

TPS360 invests in Tamworth to improve service to Midlands customers

TPS360 is relocating and expanding its operations in Tamworth. This follows substantial growth in sales...

The Solid Wood Flooring Company – A quick guide to Basket Weave Herringbone Flooring

PLANNING out your project schedule for the rest of the year? Working on large-scale residential...

Flooring industry trailblazer Stephen Westley scoops lifetime achievement at 2022 FeRFA Awards

THE man who helped to build Britain’s leading hygienic flooring installation company Kemtile has received...

Triumphant return of FeRFA graduation and The Resin Flooring Awards as the resin sector showcases its champions

THE first FeRFA Awards since 2019 was held on Friday 18 November at The Orchard...

Workspace Design Show announces inspiring speaker line-up for 2023

WORKSPACE Design Show returns for the second time, unveiling an exciting speaker line-up as part...

modulyss opens London showroom

INSTALLED with the new Artcore collection of gold standard carpet tiles, modulyss has officially opened...

Designer Contracts announces further raft of key staff appointments

Designer Contracts, a UK flooring contractor, has made a further round of senior appointments to...

Workplace research: flexibility and personalised experience key as ‘most companies puzzle over office’s future’

NEW research released by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and MillerKnoll has...

Algeco and Modulaire Group publish latest global sustainability report

ALGECO parent company, Modulaire Group has published its global sustainability report. It details how the...

Peru: sensational flooring products and sustainable logging practices

HARVESTING Peruvian tropical wood for flooring responsibly is beneficial for the Amazon without compromising on...

SUSTAINABILITY | ARE WE MAKING PROGRESS?

There’s lots of ‘green talk’ but the question is, within the flooring and construction sectors,...

IDS managing director John Bagshaw retires after 40 years of service

AFTER a career spanning more than 40 years’ service, John Bagshaw, the managing director of...

Construction crisis: one in five construction employees have suffered from bullying in the workplace

THREE in 10 construction employees who have suffered workplace bullying say the bullying was just...

Instarmac named as one of the best manufacturers in the UK

‘EVERY year businesses from all sectors, up and down the country, vie to become a...

Carpet Recycling UK reports 50% support from the carpet sector

CARPET Recycling UK (CRUK) now has support from about half of the carpet manufacturing and...

BerryAlloc runs open house studio for HIX at Business Design Centre

WITH its London studio at the Business Design Centre, BerryAlloc was part of HIX, a...

Beauflor reimagines experiences at HIX

OWING to its new London home at the Business Design Centre, vinyl flooring manufacturer, Beauflor...

Burmatex announces winners of summer promotion

: BURMATEX has given away Apple iPads to five lucky UK companies who entered its...

TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF FeRFA GRADUATION AND THE RESIN FLOORING AWARDS – SHOWCASING THE VERY BEST IN THE RESIN SECTOR

The first FeRFA Awards since 2019 were held successfully on Friday 18th November at The...

The Solid Wood Flooring Company – A quick guide to fitting wood flooring

ENGINEERED wood flooring is a visually appealing, environmentally-friendly floorcovering for sustainable living projects that can...

Volunteers from national online retailer in Coventry help improve surroundings at local animal rescue centre

A TEAM of five from UK Flooring Direct (UKFD) went along to the RSPCA Coventry...

Golden Giveaway for 50th RAG anniversary

F BALL and Co is celebrating the launch of the 50th issue of its industry-acclaimed...

After years of Covid-19 disruption, flooring exhibitions find their feet again

THE disruption caused by the Covid-19 lockdowns, announced in the UK in March 2020, caused...

Välinge to showcase its features at Domotex

VäLINGE says it looks forward to meeting customers old and new at Domotex, one of...

Bureau Veritas welcomes amendment to Part B and encourages firms to take heed of new combustible cladding laws

BUREAU Veritas has welcomed government’s latest changes to Approved Document B of the Building Regulations,...

Latest research by iVOX for flooring brand Quick-Step provides insights v

ACCORDING to independent research conducted by iVOX for flooring brand, Quick-Step, us Brits are a...

IVC Commercial focuses on Ireland

BELGIAN manufacturer, IVC Commercial, has set ambitious growth plans for its involvement in commercial newbuild...

Nationally acclaimed comedian named for The CFJ Awards

COMEDIAN Justin Moorhouse has been named as the guest host for the 2023 CFJ Awards,...

Entries for 2023 CFJ Awards now open

ENTRIES have opened for next year’s 2023 CFJ Awards, which is destined to be bigger...

Beauflor reimagines experiences at HIX

OWING to its new London home at the Business Design Centre, vinyl flooring manufacturer, Beauflor...

BerryAlloc runs open house studio for HIX at Business Design Centre

WITH its London studio at the Business Design Centre, BerryAlloc was part of HIX, a...

Carpet Recycling UK reports 50% support from the carpet sector

CARPET Recycling UK (CRUK) now has support from about half of the carpet manufacturing and...

F Ball and Co celebrates innovation at The Flooring Show

THE UK manufacturer of subfloor preparation products and adhesives for floorcoverings, F Ball and Co...

Abingdon Flooring shows new ranges in Harrogate

ABINGDON Flooring revealed the result of its product development at The Flooring Show as it...

Toby Peacock crowned Screwfix top tradesperson 2022

TOBY Peacock, a Cambridge electrician, has proved he’s the brightest spark and has been officially...

F Ball and Co at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe

F BALL and Co showcased its range of products for creating flawless flooring installations on...

It’s gold for LION Floor at the Flooring Innovation Awards

LION Floor, described as ‘the sustainable and cost-effective engineered board for the installation of resilient...

CPA: Construction output expected to fall significantly in 2023 amid looming UK economic recession

CONSTRUCTION output is forecast to fall by 3.9% in 2023 following a rise of 2.0%...

After years of Covid-19 disruption, flooring exhibitions find their feet again

: THE disruption caused by the Covid-19 lockdowns, announced in the UK in March 2020,...

BerryAlloc ‘underlines impressive portfolio’ at The Flooring Show

WITH its high pressure floors, luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs) and planks, wood and laminate floors,...

Milliken announces winning students’ designs for education environment

FOR the fourth year running the textile degree programme at Loughborough University has partnered with...

‘floorwise celebrates 40 years of fantastic floors’

FLOORWISE marked its 40th anniversary with a gala dinner at Harrogate’s Rudding Park luxury hotel,...

‘Significant progress and increased net assets’ in interim results from Likewise

LIKEWISE Group, which says it’s a fast-growing UK floorcoverings distributor, has announced its unaudited interim...

Why fit residential properties with raw timber UV-oiled oak flooring?

WHEN it comes to designing and developing residential properties, the initial planning process is more...

Trade praise penalty: unappreciated women in work 34% more likely to suffer poor mental health

AS more than two-thirds of female employees feel they deserve more recognition, how can more...

IDS appoints Gareth Kirkpatrick as national sales manager for flooring

IDS has strengthened its flooring team with the appointment of Gareth Kirkpatrick as national sales...