Product Knowledge
Acoustics 101
Customer Knowledge
General Knowledge
100

What hard surface products do we have that boast acoustical properties? (list 3 collections)

Soundscape

CoreTEC Products: Branching Out 5mm, repose, respite, stratum EVT, concrete + composed, community, terrain II

cover + envelop, 

100

What is one of the top 3 complaints of residents in multifamily properties?

Sound!

100

Who is Shaw Contract's main channel that we sell into?

A&D Firms (Specified Business)

100

Who is the Multifamily VPSA?

Katie Ford

200

What is our go-to collection for unit broadloom?

Living Environments

200

What is our online patented acoustics tool called?

Sound Advisor

200

What is the most important question to ask Developers prior to beginning a project with them?

Are they buying to sell?

200

What is the difference in selling strategy between Shaw Residential and Shaw Contract?

Shaw Residential focuses in the turns business while Shaw Contract is specified

300

What is our go-to value product for unit LVT?

Reside (6, 8 and 12 mil)

300

What is an important factor to consider when discussing acoustics with your client when it comes to the building itself?

The Building Construction

300

What are A&D firms main concerns when it comes to designing multifamily spaces?

Aesthetics + VE's

300

What are the 3 multifamily property types?

Affordable, Market Rate + Luxury

400

What product opportunities do we have to offer our clients outside of carpet and LVT/resilient to create a full package? (list 3)

Porcelain, Turf, Area Rugs, EWR!, Wall Base, Transitions, Stair Treads, Entryway systems, StudioONE/Visualization services, SIS/Private Labeling Programs, Pad + Underlayments

400

What are the 3 ratings used to test different types of sound in a space?

IIC, STC and SAA

400

What are Dealer's main concerns when it comes to Multifamily flooring? (list 3)

Quick Ship, Service, Performance, Ease of Installation, Pricing

400

What are the 3 overarching spaces we focus on selling product into?

Units + Corridors + Amenity spaces

500

Your client is reaching out about a large, luxury multifamily project and wants to know what you can offer outside of running line. What do you do?

Reach out to the Custom Design Team for examples of properties, and offer custom as an option.

500

additional solutions

underlayment, pad + rugs

500

What are services that we offer that are important to end-use clients? (list 3)

Inventory, Locker Stock, SIS, Warranties, Acoustics, Testing

500

What is 1 of the 5 initiatives the marketing team is/has worked on for Multifamily in 2024?

-Multifamily roadshow training

-acoustics brochure

-multifamily pin card bundle

-selectLIVING

-Living Spaces cookbook

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