National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.25 trillion.

Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide initiative presented by Craft in America and timed to the country’s Semiquincentennial, announced its educational programming.

The Furni­ture Society has taken stew­ard­ship of the $25,000 unre­stricted John D. Mineck Fellow­ship that is awarded to support emerg­ing and early-career furniture makers.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the fifth consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report. Among the positive news, furniture and related products was one of the bright spots, while the wood products industry struggled. The report was issued today by Susan Spence, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.Here is a look at some of the categories surveyed and how furniture and wood products fare:

Controversial MillerKnoll Inc. president and CEO Andi Owen will officially retire on June 30, 2026, and has begun a leave of absence from the company, effective immediately.

U.S. Representatives Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and Andrea Salinas (D-OR) introduced the Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act. This marks the third consecutive year that legislation promoting mass timber for federal contract was introduced.

Rémi Cadrin, who devoted nearly 70 years to the hardwood lumber industry, has died. He was 85.

Southern Aluminum, an American manufacturer of banquet, hospitality, and event furniture, has acquired Ramler International, a Australian-based manufacturer known of furniture for the hospitality and event industries.

After a year of stabilization, the ENplus certification scheme has confirmed a renewed growth in certified volumes, reaching over 14.5 million tons of wood pellets in 2025, based on the data submitted by certified companies.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc., a provider of architectural building products and services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire translucent daylighting solutions company, Kalwall Companies, from the Keller family for up to $115 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to customary closing conditions.