The first part of a five-part series, presented in segments of about 10 -15 minutes, this series looks at the home builder sector of the floor covering industry with three flooring contractors and FloorExpo members: Tom Boschwitz, Home Valu Interiors, Minneapolis, Steve Hoppe, Arlun Interiors, Colorado Springs and Denver, Blake Lewis, Atlanta West Carpets, Atlanta and Jay Smith, president of FloorExpo. In this segment, panelists discuss their companies and current trends among the large, national builders, small builders, and Home Depot's presence and growing threat in marketplace.

Listen to Part 1 here.

Listen to Part 2 here.