Despite a recent softening in rents for new leases and a cooling construction pipeline, rental housing in the US remains unaffordable for households across the income spectrum.

The U.S. Senate has passed 89-10 bipartisan legislation designed to improve housing affordability and availability through deregulation, expanding old programs and banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes after ownership has reached a certain point.

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $224,994 to Oregon to support employment and training services for workers affected by layoffs at at the Dillard, Oregon plant. On Sept. 25, 2025, Roseburg Forest Products permanently closed its Dillard facility, laying off 107 workers and causing significant economic disruption to the region. Production resumed March 4, 2026.

ProWood, a manufacturer of pressure-treated lumber products, will bring a full lineup of contractor-led demonstrations to JLC Live 2026, March 27–28 in Providence, Rhode Island. The ProWood Demo Stage (booth 441) will feature five unique sessions over two days focused on framing techniques, build planning, precision inlays, and social media strategies for deck builders.

Rayonier Inc. announced that Ashlee Townsend Cribb has resigned as Executive Vice President, Wood Products to accept a CEO opportunity with a privately-owned, specialty wood products manufacturer. Ryan Daniels, currently Senior Vice President, Operations of the Wood Products business, will assume leadership of the Wood Products business on an interim basis.

Much of Scarlett’s modern DNA was forged under the late James Evan Scarlett. An engineer by trade and a mentor by nature, James’s personal philosophy, “Get busy living,” changed the company from a hardware vendor into a diversified solutions provider. Known for his mechanical brilliance and zest for life, his influence still drives the company’s culture and direction today.

EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. — 84 Lumber, a woman-owned company, recognized three of its employees during Women in Construction Week.The company, owned by Maggie Hardy, highlighted the stories of three 84 Lumber associates who represent the wide range of roles available to women in construction.They include: Alexandria Barber, manager trainee at 84 Lumber’s Ballston Spa, New York, store; Isabelle Schroeder, customer sales manager in South Boston; and Allison Young, director of regional accounts for the Western division, based in Denver. 

Berenson is adding a modern touch to its current designs and adding mixed finishes to the new Studio Remix collection.

The second half of 2025 proved especially strong for the brand, as GarageExperts expanded by 10 new territories, further strengthening its national footprint and bringing its professional garage transformation services to more homeowners across the United States.

The tour will feature live demonstrations of Striebig vertical panel saws and provide attendees with the chance to interact directly with factory representatives and Colonial Saw specialists. Designed as an educational and networking event, the sessions aim to give shop owners, production managers, and woodworkers a closer look at how precision cutting solutions can improve shop efficiency, accuracy, and overall workflow.