Blum will highlight soft-closing drawer systems, push-to-open lift-up doors and more.

WASHINGTON — Pending home sales improved 2.0% in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Northeast and West experienced month-over-month losses in transactions – with a larger decrease in the West – while the Midwest and South saw gains, which were greatest in the South. Year-over-year, contract signings dropped in all four U.S. regions, with the Midwest undergoing the greatest reduction.

Office furniture giants Steelcase and MillerKnoll in recent earnings releases said that they are anticipating tariff cost losses to be as much as $16 million in the upcoming quarter and plan to offset these costs with price increases.For Steelcase, first quarter estimates include an assumption of $9 million of higher tariff costs as compared to the prior year. The fiscal 2026 targets reflect pricing actions offsetting the impacts of higher tariffs and related inflationary cost increases,

The Canyon Creek Cabinet Company of Monroe, Washington, has hired Jill Peyton as sales director. She will assume responsibility for the company's the dealer sales channel.

BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc., a omnichannel building materials retailer, has acquired substantially all of the operational assets of Anchor Flooring and Supply Company LLC and Yorkshore Sales and Marketing Inc., well-established flooring distributors based in Orlando, Florida, for $593,000.

The national award, presented by the Manufacturing Institute, recognizes top female talent in manufacturing, science, technology, engineering, and production careers who exemplify leadership within their organizations.

The project, named Project CORA, tested the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Cataloni (IAAC) students to design, manufacture, and build a functional eco-friendly workshop in four months. The building now houses a 6-axis milling robot.

Triad Manufacturing, a Missouri-based provider of custom retail displays and store fixtures, is expanding in St. Louis, investing $1.78 million and creating 32 new jobs. According to the company, the expanded operations will enhance its production capacity to meet rising demand while underscoring its commitment to the local workforce and manufacturing sector.

On April 7, the grant-funding network will open applications for completed and in-use projects. Winning buildings will be showcased at high-profile events and a documentary film will be premiered at the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

FGIA has named Steve Fronek, Rob Luter, and Steve Strawn as Honorary Members of the Association. Honorary FGIA members are those who are retied from the industry and have demonstrated dedication to the association for at least 20 years, and held leadership roles.