FITA has taken a huge step forward as apprenticeship delivery has begun at the training centre in Loughborough, says Shaun.

IT’s fantastic to announce FITA is finally able to state that apprenticeship delivery is taking place at the training centre in conjunction with Webs Training.

When I began working for the Contract Flooring Association back in 2018, I was taken aback by the level of investment the whole industry offers to support the need ...

Alin Cristescu, founder of London-based Fin Wood, and whose family has been in the wood industry for three generations, talks to CFJ in the first of a two-part profile.
By ADAM BERNSTEIN

SOME come to flooring by accident having had no experience or connection with the sector. But others do have a longstanding connection, whether they’ve joined the family business or have worked with some of the products used to make great floors – wood being a...

DRAGON’s Den sees many entrepreneurs fired up to present their latest ground-breaking gizmo that’s new, simple, profitable, and that, they hope, will change everyone’s lives overnight.

Sadly, many of these ‘innovations’ are not new, are no better than existing alternatives, are often over-valued, and result in the entrepreneur going away empty handed.

Which is why I am asking you a very simple question. Is NEW always better?

Take marketing...

Jerry has compiled his top tips for contractors on how they can inspire their teams and customers while working in a hybrid role with their time split between home and the office.

FLEXIBLE working has certainly become more prevalent during the past year and it’s a trend that’s set to continue. We’ve put together some of our top tips on how to inspire your team and customers while working in a hybrid role with your time split between home and...