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EDITOR’S
2025
COMMENT
The importance of showcasing
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One of the biggest challenges our industry
01892 752400 faces is the lack of awareness - especially
info@contractflooringjournal.co.uk among school leavers exploring career 4 Accreditation and
CFJMagazine cfj.contractflooringjournal association organisations
www.contractflooringjournal.co.uk options. How often do you come across
flooring courses in college prospectuses?
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David Strydom Rarely, if at all. In contrast, building and joinery
david@kick-startpublishing.co.uk apprenticeships are widely promoted. This
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Harriet Whitaker
harriet.whitaker@kick-startpublishing.co.uk and value the essential work of flooring  Biswell Flooring
SALES MANAGER contractors and fitters - precisely what this
John Miller supplement aims to address.  Designer Contracts
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EDITORIAL ADMINISTRATION / In this edition of our Contractor Supplement,  Dixon Floor
CIRCULATION / SUBSCRIPTIONS we present a comprehensive overview of the
Elaine Chance expertise and skills flooring professionals
elaine.chance@kick-startpublishing.co.uk  Loughton Contracts
ACCOUNTS bring to the table - skills that are highly
Angela Akehurst sought after by architects and specifiers when  Midland Flooring Ltd
01892 575571 designing a space. Flooring plays a critical
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PRODUCTION role in the aesthetics and functionality of any  Morris and Spottiswood
Nick Dann environment. Flooring is seen is the heart of
01892 575564 a property, whether it’s a home, school, retail,  Piper Hales
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DESIGN office or restaurant setting.
Nick Ellis This guide is designed to help architects  Specialist Flooring Group
nick@kick-startpublishing.co.uk better understand the significant contribution
WEB DESIGN of flooring contractors, from installation and  The Preparation Group
Neil Owen
neil@kick-startpublishing.co.uk renovation to maintenance, client requirements,
MANAGING DIRECTOR sustainability, training, budgeting, and cost
Stuart Bourne control. Flooring professionals manage the All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
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John Heath a project not only looks exceptional but consent of the publisher. © Kick-Start Publishing Ltd. Print
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