The construction industry had 259,000 job openings on the last day of April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeld-Wen, part of Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc., a manufacturer in building products, has launched of its Curator Collection Fiberglass Door Systems. This innovation was engineered to elevate quality, durability and design while delivering value homeowners can rely on for decades, the company states.

The report highlights the company's sustainability performance across a variety of environmental, social and governance goals and disclosed targets.

Following the Supreme Court’s February 20 decision invalidating the IEEPA tariffs, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is now processing refunds for eligible importers. The invalidated tariffs included the reciprocal tariffs and the so-called “fentanyl” tariffs. According to CBP, more than $150 billion in IEEPA duties were collected between April 2, 2025, and the Court’s decision.On April 20, CBP launched the CAPE portal within the ACE system to begin processing what is expected to be a very large volume of refund claims.

The investment will double the facility’s annual lumber production capacity from 130 million to 250 million board feet.

WASHINGTON – A new study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) finds that regulations at the federal, state and local levels add $131,734 to the cost of a new single-family home—26.4% of the average sales price of $499,500 as of January 2026.

The 2027 Furniture Society conference will be held in Houston, June 10-12, 2027

LP Building Solutions announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Alan Haughie plans to retire and that Aaron Howald has been appointed as his successor, effective September 1, 2026.

On June 6, 2026, Legacy Cabinets decided to cease operations at its Eastaboga, Alabama, facility effective immediately. The announcement has piqued the interest of at least one law firm.

The Honorable Tim Hodgson, minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a Forest Sector Action Plan, with key commitments to drive the transformation of the forest sector in collaboration with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples and other key partners.