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Smart Flooring Aims to Reduce Fall Injuries

Researchers at the University of Surrey are designing a new type of flooring that could help prevent serious injuries when someone falls by cushioning the impact. Read more.

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Oak Flooring Grounds Grandiose Toronto Condo

In a condominium penthouse on Toronto’s prestigious Avenue Road corridor, the floor was treated as both foundation and narrative device. Read more.

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Unique Platform Lets Designers Co-Create LVT

AHF Products has launched a digital-first tool that transforms the role of designer from luxury vinyl flooring specifier to co-creator. Read more.

Report Reveals Regional Differences in Home Starts

CMHC has found that housing starts fell flat across seven of the country’s key metropolitan areas in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year. Read more.

Cersaie Holds its Own in Uncertain Climate

Despite a challenging market situation and ongoing international crises, attendance at this year’s Cersaie in Bologna, Italy, held steady. Read more.

Handful of Provinces Raise their Minimum Wage

On Oct. 1, five provinces across the country increased their minimum wage, which is the lowest hourly amount that a business can pay a worker. Read more.

Interface Expands Resilient Portfolio

Commercial flooring manufacturer Interface has introduced two new resilient flooring products and refreshed one of its rubber lines. Read more.

Beaulieu Canada Names New General Manager

Beaulieu Canada has announced that Samuel Akhavan has joined the floor covering manufacturer and distributor in the role of general manager. Read more.

Upcoming Events

October 15 - 16, NWFA Leadership Development Summit, St. Louis, Missouri

October 22 - 23, Buildex Alberta, Calgary, Alberta

October 25 - 29, Fall High Point Market, High Point, North Carolina

November 3 - 5, ITS Hardwood Flooring Inspection Course, Montreal, Quebec

November 6 - 7, ITS Basic Resilient Flooring Inspection Course, Montreal, Quebec