EDITOR’S VOICE TCF CONTACTS EDITORIAL
Hello and welcome to the April issue of Tomorrow’s Contract Floors,
It’s that time of the year again where we get to announce the winners of the Tomorrow’s Contract Floors Awards. Now in their eighth year, our 2019 awards have been the most successful yet and you’ve deliberated and voted in your thousands. As always, I’ve been astounded by the fantastic range of products that have made our top ten. Turn to page 32 to see who you voted into the top spot.
In this issue, we shine the spotlight on some flooring companies that have collaborated on charity projects, offering their products and services free of charge to help make a difference to young people’s lives. Firstly, we take a look at a secondary school for children with special needs where F. Ball contributed flooring preparation products and adhesives to create a real world setting to prepare pupils for life after school.
Then, in our Makeover of the Month feature we hear from Forbo who helped to create a mindful co-working environment at the Stephen Lawrence Centre, London. The project was designed to inspire and empower the next generation of architects and was the largest pro-bono project of its kind.
And talking about the future generation, FeRFA gives us the inside track on their CITB-funded apprenticeships and the skills and training fund. So, if you’re an employer looking to raise the skills level in your company or take on a young apprentice then you’ll find the details on page 18.
As well as all of this, we present special focuses on levelling compounds, specifying flooring in retail settings and expert advice on selecting and maintaining your tools and machinery.
I hope you enjoy reading.
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