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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...
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...
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...
CFJ AWARDS SET TO BLOW INDUSTRY AWAY WITH A DAZZLING SHOWCASE OF FLOORING STARS
The closing date for entries for The CFJ Awards, the most coveted awards in the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Changes at Avena Carpets under new ownership
AVENA Carpets is a specialist Brussels Wilton manufacturer initially founded in 1976, when John Crossley...
Parkside ‘improves your tile specification experience’ with new website
FINDING the right tile for your project is now easy with Parkside’s new website, says...
The US’s largest 3D printed building project so far: a two-story house of 4,000sq ft
WHILE the US and Canada have seen several 3D printed buildings in recent years, in...
New building safety guide launched to help duty holders navigate Gateway process
THE new Building Safety Act will fundamentally change how we design, build and manage properties....
AIM Barriers ‘address raised access floor fire safety concerns’
AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing’s Raised Access Floor Barrier is designed to prevent the passage...
‘Breathe easier’ with new floorwise F597 Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive
FLOORWISE has announced the launch of its F597 Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive. This product reportedly...
Relieve the pressure with the world’s strongest floors, says BerryAlloc
WHEN the pressure is on to recommend a floor that can withstand the most extreme...
‘Get through peak flooring season with LION Floor’
AS peak flooring season kicks off, can you afford to be let down by poor...
modulyss’ latest soft flooring concept
ARTCORE is modulyss’ latest soft flooring concept, built to shape and transform spaces ‘like never...
Temperature and humidity measuring device to prove cause of wood floor failure
HAVE you ever been to visit a customer complaint and known from experience that the...
Changes at Avena Carpets under new ownership
AVENA Carpets is a specialist Brussels Wilton manufacturer initially founded in 1976, when John Crossley...
TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring
Since Monday 3 October you may have noticed a change to the Carpet & Flooring...
Milliken announces winning students’ designs for education environments
For the fourth year running the textile degree programme at Loughborough University has partnered with...
Mapei propels King One to victory in the Half Ton Classics Cup
Mapei was recently the proud sponsor of David Kelly’s winning crew in the Fast Lines...
2022 CFJ/CFA Awards wows the industry at Coombe Abbey
The CFJ/CFA Awards, which took place on Friday 9 September at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire,...
Moduleo celebrates 10th anniversary in the UK
Flooring brand, Moduleo, which has its UK headquarters in Derby, is celebrating 10 years of...
Chaunceys Timber Flooring to celebrate opening of new showroom
Chaunceys Timber Flooring of St Philips, Bristol, is holding its official launch week from 10-14...
When painting takes the floor
James Burton of Bradite examines what’s involved when undertaking the painting of flooring in warehouses,...
First time right
Gail Alcock, product director for Malmo, on the key factors installers need to know if...
Covering all bases: Weber to launch new products at the Flooring Show
Flooring contractors will be among the first to see Saint-Gobain Weber’s new products and relaunched...
How to Leave Your Job Site Looking Pristine
FILA’s DETERDEK PRO is a game-changing cleaner that will ensure surfaces like porcelain tiles perform...
FILA assists In Opera Group with the protection of bespoke terrazzo at Exchange Square
Exchange Square is a new large-scale park in the heart of the City of London....
FeRFA Best Practice Awards
News from FeRFA...
FeRFA is delighted to announce that the annual Best Practice Awards are currently...
Historic Standon Hall turns down the volume with acoustic insulation
Acoustic insulation experts CMS Danskin Acoustics has worked with historic Standon Hall to specify and...
Family firm stands proud despite dark economic clouds
From its location at The Old Library in Carcroft, Floorserve is a family business run...
Out with the old, in with the new?
Richard Aylen of Junckers looks into whether we should be installing modern floor finishes in...
EXCLUSIVE Why catching Covid-19 was no laughing matter for flooring’s Mr Funny
Carpet-fitter Ian James, a familiar face at The Flooring Show and the closest thing the...
Gary Anthony: Dealing with spivs, bombs, and cancer
Gary Anthony is managing director of Nottinghamshire-based Willowbank Contracts, and like many in the trade,...
Contract floorcovering now 49% of the flooring market, up from 45% a decade ago
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic the contract flooring market was seen to be growing at...
Introducing The Exact — a quantifying company designed for a changing world
The Exact Worldwide Ltd was formed by husband and wife team Chris and Laura Frost....
Employees’ wellbeing placed at forefront in office refurbishment
Thomas & Adamson is an international construction and property consultancy with offices in Scotland, London,...
Bostik stars at flooring at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Established in 1945 by the University of Manchester, Jodrell Bank in Cheshire is a deep-space...
Archaeological challenges overcome at new Westin London City
Mapei and Middlesex Flooring recently completed a surface project at The Westin London City, the...
Vibrant flooring brightens contemporary workplace
A selection of floorcoverings from Forbo Flooring Systems, said to combine aesthetics, functionality, and exceptional...
BerryAlloc opens Business Design Centre studio
Leading European flooring manufacturer, BerryAlloc, has opened its first high-end showroom and studio at London’s...
Beauflor opens UK showroom
Leading Belgian cushion vinyl manufacturer, Beauflor has opened its first UK showroom at London’s Business...
Too hot to work? The rules around temperature in the workplace
Whilst a spot of UK summer sun might sound appealing on the face of it,...
Just what the doctor ordered
Kevin Field, commercial director ceramic & resilient lines at Mapei, reflects on 40 years in...
Big brands and new names
Harrogate Convention Centre will open its doors to visitors from the 18-20th September for three...
Newhey Carpets ‘set to inspire architects, designers as new partner at Material Source Studio’
Newhey Carpets says it’s delighted to reveal its new partnership with Material Source Studio in...
F Ball still tops, but research shows changes are afoot
Two new reports have recently been published by flooring research specialists Leading Edge. These follow...
Abingdon Flooring continues its mission at BGNFS
Returning to Cranmore Park in Solihull for the Buying Groups National Flooring Show (BGNFS), Abingdon...
IDS announces its acquisition by private equity investor Chiltern Capital
Surface materials specialist distributor IDS has announced it’s been acquired by private equity investor Chiltern...
Milliken tracks progress on sustainability initiatives in latest sustainability report
Global manufacturer Milliken & Company has published its fourth annual sustainability report, a key reporting...
Now it’s gloves off
IN an escalating exchange of letters with the CPA, Michael Gove, has indicated he has...
Industry perspectives on how working practices could develop in the future
News from Futurebuild...
Futurebuild recently collaborated with the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) on a piece...
Headlam on track to deliver profit expectations
Headlam Group plc, reportedly Europe's leading floorcoverings distributor, has provided a trading update in respect of...
Designer Contracts ‘Team Massive’ to conquer Three Peaks for charity
Eight employees from Designer Contracts, which claims to be the UK’s largest flooring contractor, are...
Excitement in the tiling industry as new editor joins Tile & Stone Journal (TSJ)
Kick-Start Publishing has great pleasure in announcing Alex McCarthy will re-join the publishing house as...
Awards entries ready to be judged
ENTRIES are now closed for the 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards which are due to be held...
Interface drives positive change for people and the planet at Clerkenwell Design Week
Through a series of events and demonstrations of the latest flooring products, Interface will explore...
Learn how modulyss is taking shape at Clerkenwell Design Week
Belgian carpet tile manufacturer, modulyss will be holding a sneak preview of its new showroom...
Explore how natural world influences design
Join UNILIN Panels at The Gallery Clerkenwell for Clerkenwell Design Week (24-26 May) as it...
Unlock the power of nature at Clerkenwell Design Week
Join IVC Commercial at The Gallery Clerkenwell for Clerkenwell Design Week (24-26 May) as it...
CRUK offers retailers sustainable textile flooring waste solutions
Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) returns to the Buying Groups National Flooring Show (BGNFS) on 17-18...
Assumptions, presumptions – and then the truth
Everybody knows engineered wood floors are more stable than solid ones… don’t they? Junckers’ technical...
Counting their lucky stars
CFJ editor, David Strydom, interviews Shire Flooring, a young, fiercely driven Derbyshire-based flooring contractor which...
Milliken named in World’s Most Ethical Companies for 16th straight year
Milliken & Company has been recognised by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing...
Independent Flooring Group conference
The new Independent Flooring Group held its inaugural conference and supplier Sessions on 11 and...
The cost-effective alternative for BS 8203-compliant plywood
The extraordinary growth of LVT flooring has highlighted the need for careful subfloor preparation for...
Don’t miss your chance to enter the CFJ/CFA Awards
Time is running out for those companies wishing to enter their installations into the 2022...
Deadline date for CFJ/CFA Awards installation entries extended to Friday 15 April
The deadline for installation entries into the 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards has been extended from Thursday...
CFJ launches new online portal to flooring industry
CONTRACT Flooring Journal (CFJ) has launched a new information section on its website, designed to...
Mental health among floorlayers hit a nerve with so many readers
Every now and then an article in CFJ will provoke a surprising number of responses....
Granorte supports UK Network
With the opening of a larger central facility, cork specialist Granorte says it’s providing improved...
Construction set for growth despite potential supply issues, says CPA
In its latest quarterly forecast, The Construction Products Association (CPA) forecasts that output in the...
Jo Caulfield set to floor the industry with laughs
Nationally acclaimed comedian, Jo Caulfield, has been announced as the headline speaker at the CFJ/CFA...
The Flooring Show to celebrate its 60th birthday this September
After launching in 1962, The Flooring Show will celebrate its 60th anniversary on 18–20 September...
Construction scrum: how to deliver projects easier, better and faster
'Construction Scrum: How to Deliver Projects Easier, Better, and Faster' is the first practical guide...
Voting now open for 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards
The product section of the CFJ/CFA Awards has now opened for voting and will close...
Worktops that offer you more
News from Egger...
Traditionally worktops were only found in the kitchen, but due to innovation, design...
Blackpool Tower Ballroom memories as the famous floor is restored to its former glory
News from LancsLive...
The Blackpool Tower Ballroom has undergone a major restoration for the first time...
Swapping red carpets for laying carpets
A celebrity singer has shone the spotlight on the domestic carpet fitting trade by putting...
Colour coated rubber mulch project in Barcelona
News from CONICA...
CosmoCaixa is the most important science museum in Spain and one of the most...
New research reveals third of construction workers now suffer with anxiety
High levels of mental distress and a reluctance to seek professional help among UK construction...
Headlam Group launches ‘industry-leading app’
Headlam Group, a floorcoverings distributor, has announced the launch of what it describes as its...
floorwise welcomes STS Flooring Distributors
Independent wholesaler, STS Flooring Distributors, has become a member of the floorwise group.
Says the company:...
Sustainability costs more? That’s a misperception…
Jake Parks, commercial distribution manager at IVC Commercial, says it’s a myth that sustainable products...
Construction migrant workforce numbers fall while demand, costs, and wages surge
CITB’s annual migration report has revealed the number of migrant workers in construction continues to...
EXCLUSIVE: It’s time to man up about floorlayers and mental health
Men often think they don’t need to talk about their problems. But, as Brian King...
EXCLUSIVE: Designer Contracts’ Louise Walters on a fitter future
Louise Walters, commercial director for Designer Contracts, will explain in CFJ February why the company...
Likewise completes £14m fundraise, with directors acquiring 800,000 shares
Likewise Group plc, the distributor of residential and commercial flooring to retailers and contractors, is...
Likewise Group agrees to buy Valley Wholesale Carpets for £30m
Likewise Group, the UK floorings distributor, is pleased to announce that the company has entered...