The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering two timber sales in July, totaling about 628,000 board feet to be harvested from 139 acres in central and northern Idaho. Timber produced from these sales will provide critical supplies for construction and other industries, and support jobs across local economies.

After funding 5 million seedlings for 289 projects, in 38 states and 4 foreign countries, the Hardwood Forestry Fund (HFF) has decided to voluntarily dissolve its operations. The Board announced its final distribution of $190,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation and One Tree Planted to implement Hardwood Tree plantings in line with the HFF’s mission and goals.

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, has added three new directors to the firm to support ongoing growth: Geoffrey Webster, Ph.D.; Philip Williams; and Paul Bryant.

HOUSTON — Evita Cabinets announces a limited-time incentive program designed for local general contractors and builders. The program's release followed the opening of the new factory with the goal of stimulating the economy through promotions of the its cabinetry and custom screens and shades.

Felder Group, a leading provider of woodworking machinery and solutions, is exhibiting several high-end machines to the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas, running from July 22 to July 25, 2025.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that its awards program is now open. The NAHB Awards Program highlights the best in the residential construction industry in a variety of categories.

Jeld-Wen UK, a subsidiary of Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc., a global manufacturer of building products, has earned its second Cradle to Cradle Certified product certification in 2025, expanding its range of independently verified sustainable doors and reinforcing its commitment to responsible innovation across Europe.

New residential furniture orders dropped 9% in April compared to the same period in 2024, according to the June issue of Furniture Insights. New residential furniture orders are also down 4% for the year-to-date, compared to last year.

According to the report, the global engineered wood market was valued at $254.2 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $427.3 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2024 to 2033.

The finalists for the 2025 Visionary New Product Award by AWFS Fair have been announced. The Visionary New Product Awards recognize creativity and innovation and are evaluated on quality, production impact, practicality, innovation, and user-friendliness.